NO women in the Isle of Man have been fitted with the controversial PIP manufactured breast implants.

That's according to the Department of Health which has stated that to its knowledge no NHS or private patients who received treatment on Island, or NHS patients who were referred to the UK for treatment, have the implants.

Concern has been raised over the PIP implants, which are made by the French company Poly Implant Prothes, after it was found that they contained industrial grade silicone intended for use in mattresses.

The company's products were banned in 2010 as the implants were found to have a higher chance of rupturing whilst inside the body.

According to the BBC around 40,000 women in the UK have been fitted with PIP implants.

Arguments are on-going as to whether the implants should be removed and if so who should foot the bill for this work.

The Department of Health in the Isle of Man has said it will continue to monitor developments closely.

In the unlikely event of any patients from the Island being identified as having PIP breast implants the department is likely to follow advice and guidance issued by the UK Department of Health.

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