ALLERGAN BREAST IMPLANT RECALL ATTORNEYS
Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman is currently investigating and filing Allergan Biocell® textured breast implant lawsuits. Allergan Biocell® implants are saline-filled and silicone-filled textured breast implants that have been recalled due to concerns that the implants may cause cancer, specifically implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). BIA-ALCL is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cancer of the immune system). In most cases, BIA-ALCL is found in the scar tissue and fluid around the implant, but in some cases, it can spread throughout the body. Some symptoms of ALCL include persistent swelling or pain near the breast implant, and development seromas.
FDA Recall of Allergan Breast Implants
On July 24, 2019 Allergan and the FDA announced a breast implant recall, after an investigation confirmed that Allergan Biocell® textured breast implants were linked to a higher cancer risk than any other type of breast implant. The FDA also indicated that the breast implant cancer problems have resulted in:
- 573 Breast Implant BIA-ALCL cases reported worldwide;
- 84% (481) of the cancer cases involved Allergan Breast Implants;
- 33 deaths from BIA-ALCL have been identified;
- More than 90% of breast implant cancer deaths where the model is known involve Allergan devices
According to the FDA, the following products are part of this recall:
- Natrelle Saline-Filled breast implants (Styles 168, 163, 363 & 468)
- Natrelle Silicone-Filled breast implants (Styles 110, 115 & 120)
- Natrelle Inspira Silicone-Filled breast implants (multiple “T” Styles)
- Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Filled breast implants
- McGhan BioDIMENSIONAL Silicone-Filled breast implants (Style 153)
- McGhan Croissant Shaped Tissue Expander (Style 134)
- Natrelle 133 Plus Tissue Expander
- Natrelle 133 Tissue Expander with Suture Tabs
Removal of Allergan Breast Implants
Some surgeons are offering and recommending the removal of Allergan textured breast implants and many women have had the Biocell® implants removed. This is due to the risk of developing cancer due to the implants. Of course, you should consult your physician regarding these decisions. If you have had the textured breast implants removed, considering removal, or just want more information, contact the experienced breast implant recall lawyers at Mazie Slater for a free consultation into your potential Allergan breast implant lawsuit.
Breast Implant Lawsuit
Our New Jersey law firm has filed numerous cases on behalf of women throughout the entire country who have been implanted with the recalled Biocell® breast implants. Recently, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered that all cases pending in Federal Courts throughout the country be transferred to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and assigned to the Honorable Brian R. Martinotti, U.S.D.J. Accordingly, regardless of where you live, your case is likely to proceed in New Jersey courts, where we are located. If you have already filed an Allergan breast implant lawsuit, or believe you could have a case, contact the experts at Mazie Slater in New Jersey. Our experienced breast implant recall attorneys are here to help you win your national case in the New Jersey courts.
Allergan Breast Implant Recall Lawyers
If you or someone you know has Allergan Biocell® implant, contact one of our breast implant recall attorneys today so that we can evaluate your claim.
