935 Colombian women sue over faulty breast implants

An outbreak of burst breast implants has led 935 

The women join others from around the world who similarly want the German-based  were found not to cause cancer

“They feel that they have a time bomb in their body”, said Nathalie Lozano, director of the Colombian firm that represents the women.

The scandal broke in 2009 when surgeons reported high incidence of ruptures. By 2011, PIP was being liquidated.

BACKGROUND: 14,000 Colombian women may have dangerous breast implants

“This generates constant stress and anxiety, and is the reason many opt to have them removed despite lacking money to replace them,” said Lozano.

“The supposed help from the government did not cover new implants, medical leave, pharmaceuticals or massages. Nothing. I was flat, like a child,” said Claudia.

BACKGROUND: Colombia will pay for PIP breast implant removal

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