Sunday, November 14, 2010

Home breast cancer screening device recalled, Health Canada says ineffective

From the Winnipeg Free Press:
Breastlight, a product being sold as a home screening device for the early detection of breast cancer, is being pulled from the market because there is no evidence it works, Health Canada says.

PWB Health Ltd. is recalling Breastlight and asking pharmacies and other distributors to immediately stop selling the product, following Health Canada's evaluation of information about the safety and effectiveness of the technology.

The company has marketed the device as an aid to help women notice changes in their breasts over time and as a component of "breast awareness."

But there is no clinical evidence that the Breastlight can be used effectively as a screening device for the early detection of breast cancer, Health Canada said in an advisory Friday. "As such, it may present a potential risk to women relying on it for early detection of breast cancer." ...more

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