Breast Mesh Lawsuits and FDA Approval Process : Understanding the Concerns

By attorney | August 5, 2026
Most people assume that every medical device used during surgery has been specifically approved for that procedure. That isn't always the case. In recent years, breast mesh has become the subject of growing legal scrutiny after some patients reported serious complications following breast augmentation, breast lift, and reconstructive procedures. At the center of many of these lawsuits is an important question: Has the FDA approved surgical mesh for use in breast surgery?

Most people assume that every medical device used during surgery has been specifically approved for that procedure. That isn’t always the case. In recent years, breast mesh has become the subject of growing legal scrutiny after some patients reported serious complications following breast augmentation, breast lift, and reconstructive procedures. At the center of many of…

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Allergan Breast Implant Recall Due to Cancer Risk

By attorney | July 28, 2020 |

Allergan Launches Campaign to Warn Women About the Dangers of Their Implants On June 1, 2020, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety Communication Update, Allergan began a massive effort to contact patients who received breast implants using their BIOCELL textured implants and tissue expanders. Allergan fears that many women are not aware that…

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