French firm Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) used industrial-grade silicon in implants
The implants had double the rupture rate of others and caused pain to users
Firm TUV Rheinland, who issued safety certificates, were negligent court ruled
The German firm denied knowing the industrial-grade silicon was being used
Paris Court of Appeal today ruled 2,500 women worldwide entitled to pay-outs
Among them are 540 British women who say they have suffered health effects
Were you impacted by PIP scandal? Contact: james.robinson@mailonline.co.uk