Implant Manufacturers:
Only Mentor and Inamed currently have broad
FDA approval to market silicone implants to the general public in the U.S.
Below is a list of the companies who sell implants worldwide, and their
website addresses, if applicable.
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List of
Manufacturers:
Mentor Corp.
www.mentorcorp.com
Inamed
(formerly McGhan) and now a brand of Allergan.
www.inamed.com
Silimed,
Inc.
www.silimed.com
Novamed Inc.
Novamed Inc. is the manufacturer of a hydrogel
breast implant alternative to saline and silicone. According to the company, it is
designed to be safer and more attractive that products currently in used in the United
States and around the world. NovaGold™ implants are presently
available for sale in the European Union and other countries outside of
North America.
PIP/USA, Inc.
PIP makes a pre-filled saline implant. The FDA required all
implant manufacturers to submit a Pre-Market Approval application in order to make a
determination as to what implants were proven safe and effective for continued sale.
The FDA Panel did not recommend approval of PIP implants due to the fact that the
clinical study submitted by PIP did not have a sufficient number of patients with two
years post-surgery. As a result, PIP must cease selling its implants on May 15,
2000.
PIP has applied to the FDA for approval to use
PIP implants for deflations, complications such as infection and capsular contracture
requiring a second surgery. PIP has also requested the FDA's approval for PIP to
conduct a trial which would allow surgeons to use the implants as part of a study.
For more information, contact PIP at 9831
E. Evergreen Street, Miami, FL 33157, Tel. (888) 700-9831
LABORATOIRES
EUROSILICONE
EUROPROTEX (in France)
This is a French Manufacturer and the
information is posted for informational purposes only for U.S. visitors. Silicone
implants remain available in the U.S. only under certain conditions (see Resources and the
FAQ section).
http://www.eurosilicone.com/
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