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Should health-care facilities destroy the PIP implants still in stock? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

Afssaps has not requested the destruction of these products. However, the terms of the decision imply the products should not be used as long as the suspension decision is in effect. Neither the scheduled analyses nor the legal procedure in progress …

How are the complications following the rupture of a PIP implant covered? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

Regarding the coverage of complications due to silicone gel leakage from a breast implant, Social Security indicates that if it has not covered the initial breast implant surgery (in the case of aesthetic surgery), it will only cover, the medical …

What kind of tests are performed on the PIP company implants and when will the results be disclosed? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

Three types of analyses are being performed on the PIP implants:

  • characterisation of different silicone gel used,
  • evaluation of implants properties as well as used gel properties in order to characterise the implants resistance and particularly the …

According to Afssaps what should be done with the removed implants? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

What should be done with removed implants is up to the patient. Laboratory controls currently in progress do not require the gathering of removed implants. They are performed on prostheses taken from different stocks.

What long-term medical follow-up should I have? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

You must follow the usual recommended follow-up and have an ultrasound performed every year.

Who should I contact to get further information? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

First, you should contact your surgeon or your doctor. A free number (0800 636 636) has also been set up at Afssaps.

If they are removed, can they be replaced? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

Usually, the insertion of new implants is possible. Your surgeon will explain the conditions.

Should I have my breast implants removed? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

To date, according to experts, nothing justifies a preventive replacement of the implant under which the surgery may be considered.

What are the symptoms of an implant rupture? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

Most of the time implants rupture without any symptom. An implant rupture can be detected during a clinical examination. The health professional will prescribe additional examinations if necessary. For this reason it is important to regularly keep up …

Are these risks potentially serious? Date: 15. June 2021 Topics: Medical devices Type: FAQ

No, but a ruptured breast implant should be replaced. This recommendation applies to any type of breast implant.