Allergan Biocell Textured Implant
On july 24 2019 allergan announced a recall of certain biocell textured breast implants after reports showed a possible link between the implants and a type of non hodgkin s lymphoma cancer of the immune system.
Allergan biocell textured implant. On this website such as facebook twitter linkedin. By clicking accept you understand that you are directing allergan to disclose your personal information including internet tracking data. And continued distribution of allergan s. Allergan voluntarily recalls biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders when a company announces a recall market withdrawal or safety alert the fda posts the company s announcement.
On june 1 2020 allergan launched a dedicated multi channel campaign to contact patients who may not be aware of the july 24 2019 recall of biocell textured breast implants and tissue. July 24 2019 pharmaceutical giant allergan has ordered the recall of all of its biocell textured breast implants after the fda flagged a series of reports that the implants were causing cancer. When it comes to your health it s always better to be safe than sorry. Surgery and reconstruction tags.
The allergan natrelle biocell textured implants represent approximately 5 of breast implants sold in the united states. Food and drug administration fda requested the recall. After reconstruction silicone implant saline implant after surgery and reconstruction on july 24 2019 allergan announced a global recall of biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders after the u s. Allergan s global recall of biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders 24 july 2019 allergan have initiated a global recall of biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders.
If you are unsure of the breast implants you received we suggest reviewing your records for a patient device card or requesting a copy of your operative notes from the surgeon or facility where your. Natrelle biocell textured and natrelle smooth saline filled breast implants.