Allergan recalls Natrelle 133 tissue expanders due to higher risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in some patients. Learn which models are affected and what to do.
The action was initiated following notification by the U.S. FDA of their recently updated, global safety information concerning the higher incidence of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in patients who have textured breast implants.
Allergan is recalling Natrelle 133 tissue expanders because they may cause a rare type of lymphoma called BIA-ALCL. This recall affects specific model numbers and styles that were sold with certain serial numbers.
These tissue expanders have a textured surface that can lead to the development of BIA-ALCL, a rare type of lymphoma. The condition occurs in some patients after the implant is placed and may require medical intervention.
Women who have received or are scheduled to receive Natrelle 133 tissue expanders with the listed model numbers and serial codes are at risk. Those with implants that have textured surfaces are most vulnerable.
Check your implant's model number and serial code. The affected products include specific styles like 133FV-T, 133MV-T, 133LV-T, 133SV-T, 133FX-T, 133MX-T, and 133SX-T with corresponding serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Identify your implant's model number and serial code to see if it matches the affected styles and serial numbers listed in the recall.
Reach out to Allergan directly for guidance on next steps if your implant is affected.
Allergan is recalling these tissue expanders after the FDA identified a higher risk of BIA-ALCL in patients with textured breast implants.
The affected models include specific styles like 133FV-T, 133MV-T, 133LV-T, 133SV-T, 133FX-T, 133MX-T, and 133SX-T with corresponding serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate removal; affected patients should contact Allergan for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Allergan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2457-2019 — Allergan Allergan Hello, I own a Allergan that is covered by recall Z-2457-2019 from Allergan. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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