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• FDA Survey to Determine How Women Weigh Breast Implant Cancer Risks

  June 16, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is preparing to release a survey into how seriously women weigh the risks of breast implant-associated cancer when deciding whether to undergo breast enhancement or replacement procedures.

• Breast Implant ALCL Lawsuits Continue To Mount As New Cases of Cancer Diagnosed

  January 26, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Women continue to file breast implant ALCL lawsuits two years after Allergan's Biocell implants were recalled due to the appearance of newly-diagnosed cases.

• Breast Implant Cancer Risks, Health Side Effects Outlined in New FDA Warnings

  October 28, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has announced new safety requirements for breast implants, including a patient checklist, a black box warning, and screening requirements for silicone gel ruptures.

• FDA Releases Plan For Better Labeling of Medical Devices

  July 9, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is seeking input on how it can improve medical implant labeling to warn patients of potential adverse reactions to the materials used in those devices, following problems with the Essure birth control implant and metal-on-metal hips.

• More Than 600 Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuits and Class Action Claims Pending in Federal MDL

  May 4, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Allergan faces an increasing number of breast implant lawsuits over the link between its Biocell textured breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma.

• Acellular Dermal Matrix Used In Breast Reconstruction Surgery May Have High Complication Rates, FDA Warns

  April 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns some surgical mesh being used off-label in breast reconstruction may cause a high rate of complications, infections and the need for revision surgery and breast implant removal.

• Most Breast Implant ALCL Cases Resolved Through Breast Implant Removal: Study

  February 15, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A recent study found that almost all cases of breast implant lymphoma are linked to Allergan Biocell implants, and virtually all cases are resolved by removing the implant and surrounding fluid capsules.

• Allergan Breast Implant Settlement Over Natrelle Style 410 FX Rupture

  January 29, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Allergan and a Louisiana woman have reached a settlement agreement about a breast implant which she had removed after it began leaking and causing pain.

• Breast Implant Lymphoma Risk Linked to Inflammation and a Vital Biological Mechanism of Action: Study

  December 31, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggest breast implants may cause chronic inflammation which interferes with a process connected to cell growth and survival, resulting in an increased risk of cancer.

• Motions to Dismiss Lawsuits Over Allergan Breast Implant Recall To Be Filed and Briefed Early Next Year

  December 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Biocell breast implant lawsuit discovery has been paused until the federal judge presiding over the cases resolves a motion seeing to dismiss the litigation.