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"Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, I thank the Commissioner for his important and very welcome comments. I agree with him that it is truly alarming that we have been living with the sheer number of cases in our various countries that Ms Auconie has reported.
Nevertheless, it is equally clear that this scandal has strongly highlighted the need for a careful reappraisal of the current European legislation on medical devices. Unfortunately, this fraud has revealed the deficiencies that we have discussed thus far in this Chamber and that the Commissioner has set out so clearly that I do not wish to dwell on this aspect in the little time I have available.
I believe that all necessary steps should be taken so that we can offer the best to our citizens. I believe that this scandal, which has taught us many things, can also be a springboard for further progress, and I echo what my colleague said earlier. Information for patients is highly inadequate. The emphasis is always, exclusively, on the upside, with allusions to a kind of eternal youth and a promise of beauty, even though no implants are completely risk-free. I believe that this should be clearly communicated to people, especially girls, for we know that some very young girls are seeking this kind of operation, and especially as regards purely cosmetic surgery. Therefore – and I see that you firmly agree – I urge that we move fast, for time is at a premium, and this change is long overdue."@en1
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