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Post by Annie66 15th July 2010, 1:56 pm

I guess you ladies have already seen this, but I thought I'd include it here so that we all have access to it:


MHRA July 2010:

At the end of June, AFSSAPS told the MHRA of delays to their product testing. The MHRA has therefore decided to carry out its own testing and hopes to have interim results by mid August.The MHRA has currently no evidence to suggest that these implants are harmful to women. In the interim, as previously advised, women who are concerned or experiencing any problems with their implants should seek further advice from their GP or implanting surgeon.

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However, bear in mind that the MHRA is not entirely impartial in this matter. It is possible to build an argument that their own 'light touch' approach to regulation was to some extent part of the problem.

Snake's views on this:

My guess is that the final statement will say that the PIP silicone gel, even if not tested, is not dangerous, at least when implanted in the UK ...

given the high number of women with PIP implants in the UK, that may be some at least psychological pressure to say that the gel is not dangerous and implants will not need removal.
Have you got any idea of how long it would take to replace the implants for 40.000 patients? It would take 80 plastic surgeons a full year of work, if they treated 500 patients a year and didn't have any complications after that. I don't think we have 80 plastic surgeons in the UK that are willing and able to work full time at this, but, if the gel was said to be dangerous, every single patient would want the implants out in a week, not in a year.
As I said, I am afraid the UK is not in a position where it is easy to say that the gel is dangerous, and, think of me what you want, I would trust the French investigation much more.


See this link for full details:
https://boobjobsupportforum.forumotion.co.uk/snake-s-snippets-f9/pip-implants-t8735-20.htm
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Post by RoxyChick 15th July 2010, 5:22 pm

Thanks so much for this Annie. All women with PIPs should keep as up to date as they can with any new developments.
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Post by Annie66 15th July 2010, 7:26 pm

No probs Roxy :thumbs:

MHRA did nothing about this PIPs business until the French authorities took action, even though there was a growing consensus amongst surgeons in the UK that they were a problematic implant. I agree with Snake, I think the MHRA will find that PIP implants are 'not proven' to cause significant problems - when they are implanted in the UK. Why do they think they can conduct a better study than the French in less time and without access to the factory or the ability to interview the suppliers and manufacturers?
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Post by misf1 16th July 2010, 7:01 pm

Annie I think you are right, whether the gel is harmful or not I am sure they could not afford to say it was. They should be giving each woman who has PIPs the money for the re aug and letting them choose the surgeon and company they wish to use. I know if I went with a company that had sold me PIPs and told me they are fine and safe to use, I'd not want to go back to them.
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