FDA Considers Breast Implant Black Box Warning
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided not to ban certain silicone breast implants suspected of causing cancer. Instead, the FDA determined that a Black Box warning prominently displayed on the labeling and marketing of the products should sufficiently warn physicians and patients of the dangers of silicone … [Read more...] about FDA Considers Breast Implant Black Box Warning
FDA to Examine New Claims of Breast Implant Dangers
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin examining the latest claims advanced by women that their breast implants made them ill. The renewed interest in exploring the connection between breast implantation procedures and illness stems from thousands of reports from women who suffer from chronic fatigue, joint … [Read more...] about FDA to Examine New Claims of Breast Implant Dangers
Silicone Breast Implants Come Under Scrutiny By The FDA
Breast implants are a common procedure around the world. Tens of millions of women receive them for reconstructive or cosmetic reasons in the U.S. alone. With such a common procedure affecting so many women, any rare side effects could affect tens of thousands of people. Parker Waichman has already extensively covered the risk of … [Read more...] about Silicone Breast Implants Come Under Scrutiny By The FDA
