Media Releases

The latest media releases from ASPS. All media releases are listed below by date.

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TGA recalls PIP implants

Silicone Gel Breast Implant Consumer Information

2 July 2010
Testing on Australian samples of implants supplied by the French manufacturer Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) has been undertaken by TGA to provide assurance to Australian patients that their breast implants meet relevant safety and quality requirements.
The results of TGA testing to date indicate that the PIP breast implants supplied in Australia conform to the relevant international standards for this type of product including those for gel cytotoxicity and shell strength.
The TGA is conducting further tests on the gel and is continuing to liaise with French Authorities investigating the incident.
The TGA has not received any additional reports of product failure associated with these implants in Australia since its May 2010 update.

19 May 2010
The TGA is continuing its investigation into issues relating to overseas reports of increased rupture rates of PIP silicone gel-filled breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) (France). TGA has reviewed all reports of failure in Australia of this product. The rate of reported failures appears to be within industry norms for this type of product and the rupture rate for these implants in Australia is not reflective of the overseas rupture rate. The TGA is also awaiting results from tests being conducted on the implants.
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7 April, 2010
Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) today notified patients and surgeons registered on its Breast Implant Registry (BIR) of the confirmation overnight from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) that they have issued a consumer information update in relation to Silicone Gel Breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prostheses (PIP) of France.