Breast implants and 23 other surgical devices made by Brazilian manufacturer “Silimed” have been suspended from use in Australia because of contamination fears.

After a European regulatory inspection of the Brazilian factory found the surfaces of some devices were contaminated.  This led to the devices being suspended in Europe and the UK earlier this week.

Thousands of the products are sold in Australia by the sponsor, Device Technologies.  The TGA said it was urgently investigating to determine what action is required in Australia.

Take them off the market would be a start!