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Version: 1.0.0 | Published: 1 Dec 2025 | Updated: 45 days ago

Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry

Dataset

Summary

Reference Code:
DAPB2132
Type:
Collections
Effective From:
10 October 2016
Applies To:
NHS and private providers in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Care Settings:
Hospital
Alternate Name:
BCIR

Contact Point

Collection/Extraction Details

Frequency:
Dataset publication or collection occurs at other interval.

Documentation

Description:

The registry records the details of any individual who has breast implant surgery, so they can be traced in the event of a product recall or other safety concern relating to a specific type of implant. It also allows the identification of possible trends and complications relating to specific implants.

The registry collects data on all types of breast implant and explant (removal) surgery. This includes revisions and reconstructions, such as temporary tissue expanders.

All providers of breast implant surgery are expected to participate.

Review & Status

Contributor:
Department of Health and Social Care
Scope:
NHS service providers that provide specialist breast implant surgery including NHS funded and non-NHS funded patients. Independent sector service providers are requested to provide information to the registry of patients whose care is non-NHS funded.
Technical Committee:
Data Alliance Partnership Board (DAPB)
Mandated:
Yes
Status:
active

Legal Authority 1

Legal Authority:
Section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012
Legal Authority Description:
This standard is published under section 250 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

Legal Authority 2

Legal Authority:
Section 259 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012

Legal Authority 3

Legal Authority:
NHS standard contract