What happens if there is problem and you misplaced your implant identification card? Is there any record of it? Do doctor's provide your information to the implant manufacturer? How would implant companies contact you regarding recalls?
Answer: Implant patient record A record of the implant model and serial number is usually given to the patient, recorded in the surgeon’s medical chart, and in the surgery center’s or hospital’s chart. A form is also sent to the implant manufacturer with your information and the implant information. You can contact any of these sources for the information. Depending on your state, medical records are only kept for a certain amount of time by your doctor and surgery center. If the implant manufacturer cannot provide you with the information directly, you could ask your doctor to request it.
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Answer: Implant patient record A record of the implant model and serial number is usually given to the patient, recorded in the surgeon’s medical chart, and in the surgery center’s or hospital’s chart. A form is also sent to the implant manufacturer with your information and the implant information. You can contact any of these sources for the information. Depending on your state, medical records are only kept for a certain amount of time by your doctor and surgery center. If the implant manufacturer cannot provide you with the information directly, you could ask your doctor to request it.
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Answer: Contact your surgeon Hello! Thank you for your question. Your surgeon should have your operative and implant information in your chart. Each implant comes with an information card that has specifics regarding your implant which we give patients and information in which we document into their charts. Please contact your surgeon.
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Answer: Contact your surgeon Hello! Thank you for your question. Your surgeon should have your operative and implant information in your chart. Each implant comes with an information card that has specifics regarding your implant which we give patients and information in which we document into their charts. Please contact your surgeon.
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March 30, 2020
Answer: How common is it for plastic surgeons to shred breast implant patient's records? My practice documents in each patient record the implant manufacturer name, number of CCs, date of implant insertion, and serial number. This information is used should an implant require removal and replacement. Records are generally archived for seven years from the date of surgery, but this policy may vary from surgeon to surgeon.
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March 30, 2020
Answer: How common is it for plastic surgeons to shred breast implant patient's records? My practice documents in each patient record the implant manufacturer name, number of CCs, date of implant insertion, and serial number. This information is used should an implant require removal and replacement. Records are generally archived for seven years from the date of surgery, but this policy may vary from surgeon to surgeon.
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February 10, 2020
Answer: How common is it for plastic surgeons to shred breast implant patient's records? Hello and thank you for your question. Unless your plastic surgeon has electronic medical records, your implant information and other health records are often destroyed after several years. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
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February 10, 2020
Answer: How common is it for plastic surgeons to shred breast implant patient's records? Hello and thank you for your question. Unless your plastic surgeon has electronic medical records, your implant information and other health records are often destroyed after several years. I would seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a full evaluation and advice. Best,
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February 10, 2020
Answer: Charts Most of us surgeons who have years of paper charts, find we no longer have room to store all these charts, nor have the need. Every state defines how long charts must remain, usually between 7 to 10 years, before they can be discarded. Patients who have not seen their surgeon in 7 to 10 years, are probably not coming back. Most of us then shred those old charts. However, many doctors still keep an implant book with patient name, company and implant information. Charts in electronic files can stay longer because storage is less of a problem. Early on, there was no implant record of the patient submitted to the companies, but now we do for gel implants. I would suggest contacting your surgeon first for records. Make sure you give your date of birth and last name you were using when you had surgery.
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February 10, 2020
Answer: Charts Most of us surgeons who have years of paper charts, find we no longer have room to store all these charts, nor have the need. Every state defines how long charts must remain, usually between 7 to 10 years, before they can be discarded. Patients who have not seen their surgeon in 7 to 10 years, are probably not coming back. Most of us then shred those old charts. However, many doctors still keep an implant book with patient name, company and implant information. Charts in electronic files can stay longer because storage is less of a problem. Early on, there was no implant record of the patient submitted to the companies, but now we do for gel implants. I would suggest contacting your surgeon first for records. Make sure you give your date of birth and last name you were using when you had surgery.
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February 10, 2020
Answer: Your surgeon should have your implant information for at least 7 years minimum. Otherwise try the manufacturer. 7 years is generally the length of time legally mandated for surgeons to maintain medical records. For silicone implants, surgeons report specific information about the implants to the manufacturer. If you know the implant manufacturer, you can try to reach out to them to see if they have your report on file. Good luck!
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February 10, 2020
Answer: Your surgeon should have your implant information for at least 7 years minimum. Otherwise try the manufacturer. 7 years is generally the length of time legally mandated for surgeons to maintain medical records. For silicone implants, surgeons report specific information about the implants to the manufacturer. If you know the implant manufacturer, you can try to reach out to them to see if they have your report on file. Good luck!
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