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The latest news, updates and statements from the Association of Breast Surgery.
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) statement on BIA-ALCL
On Wednesday 26th July 2017 the MHRA released a statement on Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
ABS Response to the Conviction of Ian Paterson
Ian Paterson was found guilty of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding at Nottingham Crown Court on 28th April 2017.
ABS response to the conviction of Mr Ian Paterson
Mr Ian Paterson was found guilty of 17 counts of wounding with intent and three counts of unlawful wounding at Nottingham Crown Court on 28th April and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment on 31st May 2017.
ABS Statement regarding Mr Ian Paterson
Mr Ian Paterson FRCS, a general and breast surgeon, who worked at the NHS Solihull Hospital, Little Aston and Solihull Spire private hospitals, was suspended by the General Medical Council (GMC) in 2012 for performing ‘unnecessary' and 'inappropriate’ breast surgery on large numbers of women over ma...
The MHRA has issued a medical safety alert in relation to Silimed implants as of the 25th September 2015.
The review of the response of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust to concerns about Mr Ian Paterson's surgical practice is now available to download via the Heart of England NHS FT's website.
The NHS Medical Director's expert group, which has been looking at PiP breast implants published its report on the 18th June 2012.
Medical Device Alert - Silicone gel filled breast implants manufactured by Poly Implant Prothese
The MHRA have issued an updated medical device alert in relation to PIP implants.
PIP Implants: Updated Guidance
The ABS, BAPRAS, BAAPS, FSSA and Royal College of Surgeons have issued a joint surgical statment on clinical guidance for patients, GPs and surgeons on PIP implants.
Urgent Update on PIP Implants: Statement by Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State
The following statement has been released on Friday 6th January 2012.
