FDA Lifts Ban On Silicone Breast Implants...

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First Posted: 11-17-06 05:15 PM   |   Updated: 03-28-08 02:44 AM

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Associated Press:

The government ended a 14-year virtual ban on silicone-gel breast implants Friday despite lingering safety concerns, making the devices available to tens of thousands of women who have clamored for them.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the silicone-gel implants made by Inamed Corp. -- now part of Allergan Inc., the company said.

Read the whole story: Associated Press

Filed by Amanda Dobbins
 



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