FDA Releases Plan For Better Labeling of Medical Devices
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…
Tag Archives: Breast Implant
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More Than 600 Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuits and Class Action Claims Pending in Federal MDL
Allergan faces an increasing number of breast implant lawsuits over the link between its Biocell textured breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma.
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Acellular Dermal Matrix Used In Breast Reconstruction Surgery May Have High Complication Rates, FDA Warns
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.
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Most Breast Implant ALCL Cases Resolved Through Breast Implant Removal: Study
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…
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Allergan Breast Implant Settlement Over Natrelle Style 410 FX Rupture
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.
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Breast Implant Lymphoma Risk Linked to Inflammation and a Vital Biological Mechanism of Action: Study
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.
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Motions to Dismiss Lawsuits Over Allergan Breast Implant Recall To Be Filed and Briefed Early Next Year
Biocell breast implant lawsuit discovery has been paused until the federal judge presiding over the cases resolves a motion seeing to dismiss the litigation.
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Aggressive Breast Implant Lymphoma Variant Described In Case Report
A case report highlights the risk of a little-known aggressive, and deadlier, form of breast implant lymphoma.
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Breast Implant Risks Among Transgender Community May Be Misdiagnosed, Misunderstood: Report
A new report warns cases of breast implant illness and breast implant lymphoma may be missed among the transgendered population due to a lack of transgender health education and intolerance…
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Breast Implant Removal Is Best Way To Combat BIA-ALCL: Study
A new study finds that breast implant removal appears to be the best way to combat cases of BIA-ALCL caused by textured implants.