§ 289g–3. Breast implant research

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The 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: Developing and examining techniques to measure concentrations of silicone in body fluids and tissues. Surveillance of recipients of silicone breast implants, including long-term outcomes and local complications. For purposes of this section, the term “breast implant” means a breast prosthesis that is implanted to augment or reconstruct the female breast. ( July 1, 1944, ch. 373 , title IV, § 498C, as added Pub. L. 107–250, title II, § 215(b) , Oct. 26, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1615 .)

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Public Law 107–250
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make improvements in the regulation of medical devices, and for other purposes

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Pub. L. 107-250
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123 Stat. 829

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§ 289g–3

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