Breast implant research

42 U.S.C. § 289g–3
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(a) In generalThe Director of NIH may conduct or support research to examine the long-term health implications of silicone breast implants, both gel and saline filled. Such research studies may include the following:(1) Developing and examining techniques to measure concentrations of silicone in body fluids and tissues. (2) Surveillance of recipients of silicone breast implants, including long-term outcomes and local complications. (b) DefinitionFor purposes of this section, the term “breast implant” means a breast prosthesis that is implanted to augment or reconstruct the female breast.

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