Allergan’s Textured Breast Implants
Allergan’s Textured Breast Implants
Have you or someone you know undergone surgery for Allergan’s textured breast implants?
Allergan announced a global recall of their Biocell breast implants and tissue expanders on July 24th of 2019 following a request from the FDA. The recall comes after a discovery that a rare type of cancer called anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) has been linked to textured breast implants.
The FDA has indicated that Allergan’s textured breast implants have resulted in:
573 worldwide reported breast implant cases
33 breast implant-related deaths; 90% of breast implant cancer deaths
84% of cancer cases involving breast implants
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Surgeons are offering and recommending the removal of Allergan’s textured breast implants, however, you should always consult your physician regarding any surgical procedures. If you require legal representation after developing complications following Allergan’s textured breast implant procedure, a lawyer here at Robert J. DeBry can help you get the compensation that you deserve.