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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Natrelle and McGhan Silicone-Filled Breast Implants, TruForm 2 (Soft Touch), BIOCELL, Styles 110 Soft Touch and 120 Soft Touch Product Usage : Breast augmentation and Breast reconstruction

Reported: September 18, 2019 Initiated: July 24, 2019 #Z-2462-2019

Product Description

Natrelle and McGhan Silicone-Filled Breast Implants, TruForm 2 (Soft Touch), BIOCELL, Styles 110 Soft Touch and 120 Soft Touch Product Usage : Breast augmentation and Breast reconstruction

Reason for Recall

The action was initiated following notification by the U.S. FDA of their recently updated, global safety information concerning the higher incidence of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in patients who have textured breast implants.

Details

Recalling Firm
Allergan PLC
Units Affected
4,026,287 Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders Combined in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution and US Nationwide All fifty (50) US States, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY). OUS: Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Natrelle and McGhan Silicone-Filled Breast Implants, TruForm 2 (Soft Touch), BIOCELL, Styles 110 Soft Touch and 120 Soft Touch Product Usage : Breast augmentation and Breast reconstruction. Recalled by Allergan PLC. Units affected: 4,026,287 Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders Combined in total.
Why was this product recalled?
The action was initiated following notification by the U.S. FDA of their recently updated, global safety information concerning the higher incidence of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in patients who have textured breast implants.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 18, 2019. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2462-2019.