The Breast Cosmetic Implant Registry (BCIR) was launched in the UK in Oct 2016 and is managed by NHS Digital http://www.hscic.gov.uk/clinicalauditplatform. It is track and trace system- in the event of another failure such as PIP implants, patients can be traced and actively managed. It follows the example set by similar breast implants registries in Australia and Netherlands. The data-set has been shared by the Australians and the Dutch via 'icobra' (International Collaboration of Breast Registry Activities) and is embedded in the UK BIR.
However, unlike the other registries which favour mandatory participation, in the UK, a patient has to give consent for her data to be entered into the registry. All patients are actively encouraged to participate in the registry.
However, unlike the other registries which favour mandatory participation, in the UK, a patient has to give consent for her data to be entered into the registry. All patients are actively encouraged to participate in the registry.
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