Medical grade silicone combined with a lack of human contact reduces risk of contamination, especially when manufactured in a clean room environment.
Most medical grade silicones are at least Class VI certified.
The implants were filled with non-medical grade silicone intended for use in mattresses.
They are usually made from medical grade silicone.
Most menstrual cups are made from medical grade silicone, which is a safe, easily cleaned, and hypoallergenic material.
The firm's products were banned in 2010 when it emerged that industrial grade silicone was being used.
As for the fake implants using industrial grade silicone - I just hope that the evil swine behind this are prosecuted and jailed.
Medical grade silicone costs $35 per implant while industrial grade is $7 which generates more profit.
Some luxury brand vibrators are also completely covered in medical grade silicone with no exposed control panels or seams.
Menstrual cups are often made of medical grade silicone due to its durability, reusability, and biocompatibility.