AorTech said Elast-Eon was also more compatible with imaging technology used in tumor screening.

CNN: New breast implant set for trials

Elast-Eon was designed at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) in Melbourne, Australia, as a biostable material for use in life-critical medical devices such cardiovascular implants.

CNN: New breast implant set for trials

Scottish-based AorTech said on Friday they were preparing to begin clinical trials of their "next generation" Elast-Eon implants following a recent meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CNN: New breast implant set for trials