I had a mastectomy in June of 2017, there is question werather they guy my old implant back in. I would like to check the numbers so I know is there a way to do that?
February 14, 2018
Answer: How do you check the serial number of your breast implant? This question sounds complicated. The bottom line is that there is no "serial number" on the implant itself that can be checked, despite what you may think. The implants themselves are tracked by a serial number that is on the box of the implant and this should be kept on record by both the facility where you had the procedure (if it was a hospital or accredited facility) and by your surgeon's office (presuming you had your procedure done by a qualified and board certified surgeon). The best way to find the information would be to contact the hospital or the office and try to obtain records of your operative reports and notes from the surgery. This should dictate exactly what was done and have a record of what implants were placed. Hope this helps!
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February 14, 2018
Answer: How do you check the serial number of your breast implant? This question sounds complicated. The bottom line is that there is no "serial number" on the implant itself that can be checked, despite what you may think. The implants themselves are tracked by a serial number that is on the box of the implant and this should be kept on record by both the facility where you had the procedure (if it was a hospital or accredited facility) and by your surgeon's office (presuming you had your procedure done by a qualified and board certified surgeon). The best way to find the information would be to contact the hospital or the office and try to obtain records of your operative reports and notes from the surgery. This should dictate exactly what was done and have a record of what implants were placed. Hope this helps!
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February 14, 2018
Answer: How can I find out the serial number of my #breastimplants? You should have received an implant card or other record of your implant model and serial numbers. If not, the surgicenter/facility and surgeon should have a record. Many surgeons put the serial number and other important data in the operative report as well. You can request these records from the surgeon's office and/or the surgical facility. The implant company should also have a record if the tracking forms were submitted properly but I am not sure how easy it is to request that data from the companies as a patient. Best to inquire through your surgeon's office.
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February 14, 2018
Answer: How can I find out the serial number of my #breastimplants? You should have received an implant card or other record of your implant model and serial numbers. If not, the surgicenter/facility and surgeon should have a record. Many surgeons put the serial number and other important data in the operative report as well. You can request these records from the surgeon's office and/or the surgical facility. The implant company should also have a record if the tracking forms were submitted properly but I am not sure how easy it is to request that data from the companies as a patient. Best to inquire through your surgeon's office.
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