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Breast Reconstruction Recommendations and Resources
Keep a Copy of Your Implant Identification Cards in Your Files
If you decide to get breast implants as part of your reconstruction, you’ll receive device identification cards with the style and serial number of your breast implant(s) following your surgery. It is important that you keep a copy of this card because you may need to refer to the information at a later date.
You can also request a copy of the Mentor implants package insert (directions for use) from your surgeon, or directly from Mentor. The package insert has many undefined medical and technical terms because it contains information directed only to the surgeon.
For more detailed information on the preclinical and clinical studies conducted by Mentor, please refer to the summary of safety and effectiveness data (ssed) for this product at www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/.
Take Advantage of Helpful Resources
For additional information or questions about Mentor breast implants, please call 1-800-235-5731 or visit our sites:
You can also explore the resources listed below to help you learn more about breast cancer, make informed decisions about breast reconstruction, and find the support you need for recovery.
Breast Reconstruction Resources
Implant Resources
Breast Cancer Resources & Support
Books
The Breast Cancer Companion, From Diagnosis through Recovery:
Everything you need to know for every step along the way
Latour, Kathy. Avon Books, New York, 1993.
Breast Implants, everything you need to know
Bruning, Nancy. Hunter House, Inc. California, 1995.
American Cancer Society Bookstore
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