January 30, 2012. Polyurethane foam-covered implants were banned in the U.S. over two decades ago, but versions were still sold in Europe for the last ten years exposing how lower safety standards for medical devices have hurt tens of thousands of men and women.
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Young, Obese, and in Surgery
The New York Times, January 7, 2012. This story follows a teenage girl through her lap band surgery, including her less than ideal results. Psychologist and NRC president Dr. Diana Zuckerman is quoted on why these surgeries are very risky for teens.
Read More »Women’s Health Advocates Question FDA About Missing Safety Data on Silicone Breast Implants
Associated Press, January 5, 2012. AP News covers NRC’s letter to Dr. Margaret Hamburg, FDA Commissioner, on the missing data for breast implants.
Read More »Consumer Group Questions Review of Breast Implants
AP News, January 5, 2012. Consumer safety advocates are questioning the Food and Drug Administration about incomplete and seemingly erroneous data used to support the safety of silicone breast implants in an agency review last year.
Read More »New Review Shows FDA is Missing Crucial Safety Information on Breast Implants
January 5, 2012. As the scandal about dangerous breast implants spreads to many countries across the globe, the FDA can be proud that the agency did not approve implants made by that company, France’s Poly Implant Prothese (PIP).
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