Women who had their implants on the NHS may have them replaced
There is no evidence to recommend the routine removal of PIP implants from about 40,000 women in the UK, the Government said today.
But it said the 5% of women who had their implants on the NHS as part of breast reconstruction surgery will be able to have them removed and replaced if they are concerned, and following consultation with their doctor.
The Government said it expects private firms to offer the same deal to anxious women who also wish to have their implants removed.
A Government review ordered by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has concluded there is no clear evidence that patients with PIP implants are at greater risk of harm than those with other implants.