European Parliament 7 February 2012, Written question E-001036/12 Phil Prendergast (S&D) to the Commission. Medical device failure and national authority advice

Question for written answer E-001036/12 to the Commission Phil Prendergast (S&D) (7 February 2012) Subject: Medical device failure and national authority advice In the light of the recent scandal involving Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) silicone implants, and given the considerable health risks that patients with PIP silicone implants are now known to be facing, what view does the Commission take of