Breast implants: Evidence and safety reviews

In our commitment to openness and transparency, we publish summaries of our safety reviews on medical devices like breast implants. These summaries complement other safety-related information to help Canadians make informed decisions.

The summaries outline what was assessed, what was found and what actions, if any, were taken by Health Canada.

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Announcements

Announcements: 2024

Announcements: 2022

Announcements: 2019

Announcements: 2017

Pre-market reviews

Pre-market reviews: 2001

Safety reviews and decisions

Scientific and regulatory considerations about breast implants are found in the summary safety reviews and decisions on the drug and health product register. An up-to-date list follows.

Summary safety reviews

Safety reviews and decisions: 2024

Safety reviews and decisions: 2022

Safety reviews and decisions: 2019

Summary safety reviews: 2017

Summary basis of decisions

Summary basis of decisions: 2017

Summary basis of decisions: 2016

Summary basis of decisions: 2015

Summary basis of decisions: 2014

Summary basis of decisions: 2012

Summary basis of decisions: 2011

Summary basis of decisions: 2010

Summary basis of decisions: 2009

Summary basis of decisions: 2008

Summary basis of decisions: 2006

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