What Allergan implants are recalled?
The specific Allergan implants recalled are: Natrelle Silicone-Filled Textured Breast Implants (Styles 110, 115, 120, TRL, TRLP, TRM, TRF, TRX, TCL, TCLP, TCM, TCF, TCX, TSL, TSLP, TSM, TSF, TSX)
Can natrelle implants rupture?
WARNING – Your NATRELLE ® Silicone-Filled Breast Implant or NATRELLE INSPIRA® Breast Implant may rupture without any symptoms (silent rupture). This means that neither you nor your surgeon will know that your implants have ruptured.
How fast does BIA-ALCL spread?
Symptoms of breast implant cancer (BIA-ALCL) occur no earlier than one year after surgery. The average time between the operation and the development of symptoms is around eight to 10 years.
How does Natrelle 410 differ from other silicone breast implants?
The silicone gel in Allergan’s Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Filled Breast Implant has more cross-linking compared to the silicone gel in their previously approved silicone gel-filled breast implant. Cross-linking refers to the bonds that link one silicone chain to another.
Who do I contact about the Allergan Natrelle p990074 recall?
For general questions about the recall, contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) at [email protected] or call 800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100. Allergan Natrelle Saline-Filled Breast Implants (formerly McGhan RTV Saline-Filled Mammary Implant) approved under P990074.
What are Allergan’s breast implant styles?
Style 363 – BIOCELL Textured Shaped Moderate Height, Full Projection Saline Breast Implants, Allergan catalog includes 363LF, or 363 Low Height Full Projection Style 468 – BIOCELL Textured Shaped Full Height Moderate Projection Saline Breast Implants
Do You Know Your Allergan Biocell breast implants?
The FDA understands that today’s action may cause concern to patients who have breast implants, especially those who know they have one of the listed Allergan BIOCELL model implants or may not know the implant’s manufacturer or model.