On Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:55:13 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

Has this been rumbling on for some while behind the
scenes?

Yes, it has. I recall reading about a woman several years ago whose
implants were leaking and causing all sorts of side-effects. I don't
recall whether she had PIP implants, but I do recall the surgeon who
removed them was a bit scathing about the quality.