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Update letter and guidance from Prof Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer.
Update on PIP silicone gel breast implants.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
List of Field Safety Notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 14 September to 18 September 2020
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
Letter from Sir David Nicholson on the conclusions of an expert advisory group in PIP breast implants Download PIP Silicone Gel Breast Implants (PDF, 63K)
(Lipomatrix Inc) conclusions of research after device was recalled for risks of break down of filler and update of HN2000(05). (MDA/2004/047)
Letter from the Chief Medical Officer regarding PIP breast implants. Download PIP Silicone Gel Breast Implants (PDF, 65K)
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