42 USC 289g-3 - Breast implant research

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 16, 2024

§ 289g–3.

Breast implant research

(a)

In general

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:

(1)

Developing and examining techniques to measure concentrations of silicone in body fluids and tissues.

(2)

Surveillance of recipients of silicone breast implants, including long-term outcomes and local complications.

(b)

Definition

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 498C, as added Pub. L. 107–250, title II, § 215(b), Oct. 26, 2002, 116 Stat. 1615.)

cite as: 42 USC 289g-3