Allergan recalls certain breast implants due to higher risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in textured implants. This recall affects breast augmentation and reconstruction patients.
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 specific breast implant models because they have been linked to a higher risk of a rare type of lymphoma. This recall applies to patients who had textured implants for breast augmentation or reconstruction.
Textured breast implants can cause a rare type of lymphoma called BIA-ALCL. This condition develops in the scar tissue around the implant and is more common with textured implants than smooth ones.
Women who received textured breast implants for augmentation or reconstruction from Allergan are affected. Those with implants that have a textured surface are at higher risk.
Check if your implant is textured (rough surface) and matches the model names listed: Natrelle 51:10, TruForm, Dual-Gel, BIOCELL, Styles LX, MX, or FX. These implants were used for breast augmentation or reconstruction.
Reach out to your surgeon or implant specialist to discuss your implant type and next steps.
Consult your doctor about whether you need to have your implant removed or monitored for BIA-ALCL.
The recall does not require immediate removal. Your doctor will advise based on your specific implant type and health.
This recall specifically covers Allergan's textured implants listed: Natrelle 510, TruForm, Dual-Gel, BIOCELL, Styles LX, MX, and FX.
This recall applies only to women with textured implants used for breast augmentation or reconstruction.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Allergan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2461-2019 — Allergan Allergan Hello, I own a Allergan that is covered by recall Z-2461-2019 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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