Silicone Breast Implants: Potentially Dangerous Levels of Platinum Found
To be included in the current class action for silicone breast implants, many women have a filing deadline of June 1, 2006. If you have a concern about complications related to silicone breast implants we can provide assistance to determine if the deadline is applicable in your situation. In addition to the class action litigation, there was a recent article regarding potential new dangers associated with silicone breast implants.
In a study published in Analytical Chemistry, the American Chemical Society's Journal, two researchers report that they found high levels of platinum salts in the urine, hair and breast milk of 16 women with silicone gel breast implants.
With the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) poised to allow the return of silicone gel implants to the market for unrestricted use, this is a very concerning report. The study's findings were immediately challenged by chemists associated with breast implant makers.
Based on this new study, a citizen's petition was filed with the FDA asking that the approval of the silicone gel implants be delayed until the plantinum issue can be further researched.
The story appeared in the Washington Post on April 7, 2006.