1. U.S. Code
  2. title 42
  3. chapter 6A
  4. subchapter III
  5. part H
  6. § 289g-3

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§ 289g–3. Breast implant research
(a) In general
The Director of NIH may conduct or support research to examine the long-term health implications of silicone breast implants, both gel and saline filled. Such research studies may include the following:
(1) Developing and examining techniques to measure concentrations of silicone in body fluids and tissues.
(2) Surveillance of recipients of silicone breast implants, including long-term outcomes and local complications.
(b) Definition
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 498C, as added Pub. L. 107–250, title II, § 215(b), Oct. 26, 2002, 116 Stat. 1615.)

CITE AS: 42 USC 289g-3