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In world first, France bans breast implants linked to rare cancer
04 Apr 2019 16:19 GMT
… or coated in polyurethane. Textured implants, which are designed to stick … studies suggest that inflammation caused by the textured implants rubbing against breast … have the implants removed. Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of Poly Implant Prothese (PIP …
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Mother, 34, who was 'slowly dying' removes 'toxic' breast implants after four years of agony
17 Dec 2018 12:12 GMT
… arthritis
Sjordnes disease
Celiac Chronic inflammation
Heart palpitations
Muscle wasting
Shortness … THE PIP SCANDAL?
French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), which is now out … company responsible for testing the implants – TUV Rheinland – and were …
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Rate of cancers from breast implants increased 15% last year
22 Mar 2018 18:36 GMT
… get implants each year, and the chances of developing implant-related … textured coating on the implants could cause inflammation in the surrounding tissue … manufacturers, French firm Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), had been filling implants with industrial grade …
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PIP breast implant scandal: A story that triggered change
13 Nov 2017 19:49 GMT
… went on to launch Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) in 1991. … cause inflammation and possible scarring, and these implants continue … safety agency recalled its implants.
2011: The … implants as a precaution.
2012: Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of Poly Implant Prothese …
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German Co to pay $90m for Defective Breast Implants
21 Jan 2017 05:10 GMT
… plaintiffs who bought
breast implants approved by the company … certifying breast
implants produced by the French firm Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) … never
involved inspecting the implants after production, but … which could have caused inflammations.
In 2013, PIP …
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EU Commission approves delaying MDR, giving companies more time to comply
10 Jan 2023 05:23 GMT
… , importing and marketing active implantable medical devices under the CE … scandal involving exploding breast implants designed by Poly Implant Prothese, a French company that … as the silicon gel caused inflammation and possible scarring. Questions about …