State sued over breast implant safety - nrc.nl
Until it is established that silicone breast implants are safe, they should no longer be used. Which requires test cases fund Clara Wichmann today from the state in a process writes NRC . The procedure is also conducted on behalf of the Research Centre for Women Foundation with Silicone Implants (SVS).
The two organizations are starting the procedure following a refusal by the Health Care Inspectorate (IGZ) take action against silicone implants. Measures The Inspectorate was asked last year "precautions" regarding these prostheses, with the ultimate possibility of a ban on the use indefinitely. They rejected that request. This decision making Clara Wichmann and SVS objection.
Silicone implants have been more controversial because many wearers report complaints. The implants can leak and they are associated with a variety of physical symptoms. SVS has more than 3,500 women received complaints about problems with breast implants.
In the U.S., millions paid in compensation due to complaints of painful, inflammatory or leaking silicone implants. The French manufacturer PIP implants, which often tore, was recently sentenced to jail .
