# Breast implants: reporting adverse incidents:

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/41b3cebf-ae12-4e3a-9a46-47588d424ab9
Type: Guidance
Published: January 15, 2025

> This guidance from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) outlines the mandatory requirements for all manufacturers of breast implants regarding the reporting of adverse incidents. Operating within the UK medical device vigilance system and general post-market surveillance framework, the document emphasizes the responsibility of companies to monitor product safety throughout the device life cycle. While not focused on a specific company or individual inspection dates, the guidance addresses systemic issues such as device failure, associated health complications, and the necessity for rigorous data collection. Manufacturers are required to implement proactive monitoring strategies, including post-market clinical follow-up studies, to track the long-term performance of implants. Key actions involve the timely notification of any adverse events to the MHRA, the maintenance of detailed safety records, and the continuous assessment of risk-benefit profiles. By standardizing how incidents are reported and analyzed, the MHRA aims to ensure that safety concerns are identified early, protecting patient health through transparent and consistent regulatory compliance.

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## Content

Guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse incidents involving breast implants under the vigilance system. To be read in conjunction with the guidelines on post-market surveillance .

## Attachments

- [Device-specific vigilance guidance: breast implants ](/government/publications/breast-implants-reporting-adverse-incidents/device-specific-vigilance-guidance-breast-implants)