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Mentor MemoryShape Lawsuit Over Breast Implant-Associated ALCL Risk Cleared To Move Forward A federal judge rejected a request by manufacturers to dismiss a Mentor MemoryShape lawsuit brought by a woman diagnosed with breast implant ALCL January 23, 2023 Irvin Jackson Add Your Comments A federal judge has cleared a Mentor MemoryShape lawsuit to move forward, involving claims that the breast implant design caused a woman to develop a rare form of cancer in the tissue surrounding the device, known as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BI-ALCL). ALCL is a serious type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma linked to breast implants, which is often aggressive and may spread quickly if not diagnosed promptly. Researchers found that women with breast implants were 40 times more likely to develop the cancer, compared to women without implants, and there is growing evidence that certain designs carry a particularly high risk. After a growing number of breast implant ALCL cases were identified several years ago, the FDA began requiring manufacturers to provide black box warnings designed to alert patients about the risk, and a number of manufacturers have faced breast implant cancer lawsuits brought by women who allege they may have avoided a diagnosis if proper warnings had been provided to users and the medical community about the ALCL risk. Learn More About Breast Implant Lawsuits Women may face a risk of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) from certain breast implants. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Learn More About Breast Implant Lawsuits Women may face a risk of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) from certain breast implants. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION In July 2019, Lory D’Addario filed a complaint (PDF) in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, pursuing damages against Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon, Inc. and Mentor Worldwide, LLC, indicating she developed BIA-ALCL after being implanted with a Mentor MemoryShape breast implant in July 2015. After her 2017 diagnosis, she underwent bilateral implant removal surgery and a total capsulectomy. The lawsuit claims the defective design and manufacturing of the Mentor breast implant were responsible for the development of the cancer, claiming the company did not properly sterilize the implants before shipping them to hospitals. Defendants sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, based on statements by D’Addario indicating there was a label warning on the implant, including BIA-ALCL, but says the label was never given to her doctor. They also sought to dismiss the claim on federal preemption grounds. However, an unpublished opinion (PDF) by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi on January 18 determined that D’Addario’s lawsuit can proceed, denying the motion to dismiss. Judge Quraishi indicated her claims applied to state laws that were parallel to the FDA’s laws, thus causing no conflict between the two to allow for preemption claims. He noted plaintiff’s claims included allegations that the manufacturers had failed to remove debris from the silicon shells. “This manufacturing defect caused an uncontrolled and unintended increase in the surface area of the implants and expanders and left residual manufacturing material on the Siltex surfaces, which led directly to Plaintiffs’ harm,” his opinion states. “Plaintiffs have therefore plausibly pled the product was defective and that the defect existed when the product left the manufacturer’s control.” BioCell Breast Implant Associated ALCL Recall Lawsuits While this lawsuit focuses on the Mentor MemoryShape breast implant, most breast implant ALCL lawsuits have focused on Allergan, Inc. and it’s macrotextured Biocell breast implant line. In response to concerns about the ALCL risk associated with certain Allergan Biocell implants featuring a textured surface design, a massive breast implant recall was issued in 2019, after the FDA determined the design was linked to nearly all known cases of BIA-ALCL. In mid-2020, the FDA reported it was aware of at least 733 breast implant-associated ALCL cases, leading to the rapid adoption of the term BIA-ALCL to describe the diagnosis. Since then, the number of diagnosed cases has risen rapidly. There are currently more than 1,000 Allergan breast implant ALCL lawsuits pending in the federal court system, each raising similar allegations that the textured design was unreasonably dangerous and defective. Tags: BIA-ALCL, Breast Implant, Breast Implant Cancer, Breast Implant Lymphoma, Cancer, Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson, Mentor More Breast Implant Lawsuit Stories Breast Implants After Mastectomy May Increase Risk of ALCL for Some Women: Study June 30, 2025 Study Finds Rising Breast Cancer Rates Among Young Women October 14, 2024 Allergan Biocell Textured Breast Implant Lawsuits To Be Selected For Bellwether Trial Discovery in August 2024 June 14, 2024 3 Comments Michele October 2, 2024 I received my breast implants in 2007. My right implant has never been right and I had to really work on it to attempt to keep it from developing incapsulitis. It never felt natural or the same as the left. In 2014 I had to quit my online classes due to severe right shoulder pain. At the time I did not think it could be related to my tight breast implant. Over the years I have experienced severe muscle tightness and joint pain which I also did not connect to the implants. Now, my doctor is ruling out conditions that that could be the cause and so far nothing. I have been researching breast implant illness and feel I have a majority of the symptoms. I am struggling to find any information if my implants have been recalled. When I had them put in I don’t recall any info indicating it could cause illness and/ or cancer or I believe I would not have went through with the surgery. At this point I just want them removed and at least partially covered by insurance. Angela March 7, 2024 I have read the same they will replace but not remove. I have not been diagnosed yet with any cancers however I have bilateral breast implant illness and autoimmune. I want an explant with capsulectomy and avoid the next illness of the rare cancer associated from my 2015 silicone implants. Laura June 20, 2023 I called Mentor about implant removal surgery asking what they cover due to the recalls and complications. I was told that their warranty covers up to 10 years if rupture is confirmed by an MRI. Since it’s over 10 years, they would replace the ruptured implants but not the surgery. Thay did not even acknowledge the association & being a direct cause of BI-ALCL. Share Your CommentsFirst Name*Last NameEmail* Shared Comments*This field is hidden when viewing the formI authorize the above comments be posted on this page Yes No Post Comment I authorize the above comments be posted on this page Weekly Digest Opt-In Yes, send me a weekly email with the latest lawsuits, recalls and warnings. Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. 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