Assertion: silicone's use | /r/HasProperty | discontinued
Facets:
value: despite that prophylactic measure
type: OTHER
value: briefly
type: MANNER
value: because of the potential health-risk
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Nevertheless, despite that prophylactic measure, the medical use of polyurethane-coated breast implants was briefly discontinued, because of the potential health-risk posed by 2,4-toluenediamine (TDA), a carcinogenic by-product of the chemical breakdown of the polyurethane foam coating of the breast implant.