Breast Implant Illness Awareness Day: Shedding Light on Patient Experiences and Advocacy
Recognized on February 13th, Breast Implant Illness (BII) Awareness Day serves as a critical moment to highlight the struggles faced by individuals experiencing health complications related to breast implants.
FDA Releases New Updates on the Safety and Effectiveness of Breast Implants
On February 6, 2025, the FDA provided updates on the safety and effectiveness of breast implants. BISA provides a brief summary and why this info is crucial for the public.
Page Not Found? BISA Responds to FDA Removing Important Health Information – What It Means for You
The FDA recently removed web pages about diversity in clinical trials, medical device safety, and more. Many experts are worried that this will make it harder for people to find important health information.
NEW! BISA Reviews Article Concerning Breast Implant Safety and Reputation of the FDA
Are breast implants as safe as we think, and why do we still question the safety? Members of the Breast Implant Safety Alliance (BISA) reviewed a new article examining the reputation of the FDA concerning the safety of breast implants.
We’re in the News - BISA Quoted in MedTech Dive on Dr. Michelle Tarver’s Appointment as New FDA CDRH Director
BISA’s president Maria Gmitro and BISA’s advisor data advocate Madris Kinard of Device Events were both quoted in MedTech Dive, citing the optimism regarding Dr. Michelle Tarver’s appointment as the new Director of CDRH at FDA.