What compensation is available from the manufacturer of 23 y.o. ruptured McGhan silicone implants (from 1991)?

January 26, 2015
Asked By:healthynewme in Johnson City, TN

I have heard, "Nothing is covered after 10 years!" Is that right? Why? Isn't it true that the longer you have them, the more likely they are to be ruptured? They didn't tell you they needed to be removed back in the 90's. Isn't it admitting that implants break down and are not expected to last beyond 10 yrs if they place the burden of a deadline on you, the pt, to properly care for them by having them removed before year 10? What about covering patients from before that data was made known?

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January 27, 2015

Answer: New implants are available (no charge), but you must pay for the surgery to replace them.

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Answer: New implants are available (no charge), but you must pay for the surgery to replace them.

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Answer: All valid concerns; however, there is not a routine exchange for implants at 10 years.

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Answer: All valid concerns; however, there is not a routine exchange for implants at 10 years.

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