On July 24, 2019, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company issued a global breast implant recall of all unused BIOCELL® implants after FDA warned of increased risk for breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
Allergan Aesthetics BIOCELL® Implant Recall Information
The products affected by the breast implant recall that have links to BIA-ACL are BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders. Though the risk of developing BIA-ALCL is low, the condition can be deadly. The affected products only include the textured breast implants, not the smooth BIOCELL® implants.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as Allergan Aesthetics recommends close monitoring of health symptoms if you or a loved one has a BIOCELL® breast implants or a history of BIOCELL® breast implants. BIA-ALCL is a serious condition and can lead to death, especially if not diagnosed early or treated promptly. For more information, visit the FDA’s website.
About Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)
BIA-ALCL isn’t breast cancer, it is actually a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. It is important to note that symptoms and side effects from BIA- ALCL tend to develop on average 7-10 years after the placement of an implant, though it can also develop earlier as well.
Some side effects of BIA-ALCL include:
- Swelling in breast tissue surrounding the implant
- Pain in the area of a textured breast implant
- Changes in the shape or size of the breast or breasts
- Lumps
- Redness
- Tenderness
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Skin rash
- Fever
- Weight loss
If you have experienced any of the above BIA- ALCL side effects or have been diagnosed with BIA-ALCL, you may be entitled to compensation by filing an Allergan Aesthetics Lawsuit.
Contact The Weinberg Law Firm for a Free Medical Device Lawsuit Case Evaluation
If you have suffered from BIA-ALCL as a result of BIOCELL® breast implantation, you may be entitled to financial compensation based on the manufacturer’s failure to properly design these products, or to adequately warn patients and doctors of BIA-ALCL association with BIOCELL® implants. For a free legal case evaluation, please call The Weinberg Law Firm toll free at 1-877-934-6274. To contact our law firm online, please submit the “Free Legal Case Evaluation Form” found on this page.
