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Silicone and saline breast implants, Europe, 2003

2003

Silicone and saline breast implants, Europe, 2003

2003

Saline filled mammary implant, 2006.

2006
Bottle of dextrose saline solution, which failed to be effectively sterilised and became contaminated with bacteria, causing the death of five patients in what became known as the ‘Devonport Incident’, made by Evans Medical Ltd., Liverpool, 1971.

Bottle of dextrose saline solution

1971
Bottle of dextrose saline solution, which was effectively sterilised but part of the same batch of bottles which became contaminated with bacteria, causing the death of five patients in what became known as the ‘Devonport Incident’, made by Evans Medical Ltd., Liverpool, 1971.

Bottle of dextrose saline solution, which was sterilised, but later contaminated

1971
One of three silicone and saline solution-filled breast implants, unsigned, Europe, 2003. Supplied by Mentor Medical Limited.

Silicone and saline breast implants, Europe, 2003

2003
One of three silicone and saline solution-filled breast implants, unsigned, Europe, 2003. Supplied by Mentor Medical Limited.

Silicone and saline breast implants, Europe, 2003

2003