Implants from the firm were banned last year after they were found to contain a non-medical-grade silicone filler.

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Breast implants from French firm Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) were banned last year after they were found to contain a non-medical-grade silicone filler.

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There were concerns about the implants rupturing and leaking non-medical grade silicone into the body.

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The implants by French firm Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) were banned last year when it emerged the company had used a non-medical grade silicone filler.

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