The UK operates a national Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry, established to improve patient safety by keeping a central record of implant surgery.
What it does
- Records the implants used, with patient details and the surgeons and organisations involved.
- Tracks implants placed and removed.
- Enables patients to be traced and informed if an implant is recalled or a safety issue emerges.
Why it matters to you
Ask your surgeon to record your details in the registry and to give you your implant card with the make, model and batch number. Keep this safe — it is valuable if you ever need it for follow-up, revision or a recall. The registry also contributes anonymised data that improves understanding of implant safety over time.