How did MHRA bring the Polyurethane Coated Breast Implant issue to plastic surgery professionals?
The following letter was issued by MHRA. “12th April 2005 Dear… Reintroduction of polyurethane-coated breast implants in the UK I am writing to you about the decision by Polytech Silimed Europe GmbH, to supply their Micro- Polyurethane Surfaced (MPS) mammary implants for use in the UK, as from April 2005. Polyurethane-coated implants have not been available in the UK since 1991. The purpose of this letter is to bring to the notice of plastic surgeons the risks and claimed benefits associated with these implants, so that surgeons can reach an informed judgement on the suitability of the implants and be able to give appropriate advice to women considering their implantation. Background Silicone gel filled breast implants covered with polyurethane foam coating were introduced to clinical use in the 1970s with the aim of reducing the rate of capsular contracture. They were withdrawn worldwide in 1991 following concern that the polyurethane coating might release a carcinogenic breakdown pro
