Our Lawyers Are Helping People File Allergan Breast Implant Lawsuits
Research shows that Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders lead to an increased risk of cancer. The cancer is called BIA-ALCL, short for breast implant-associated – aplastic large cell lymphoma. BIA-ACLC is a specific type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma related directly to breast implants.
Allergan recalled BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders because of the danger they pose. Lawsuits are being filed by women across the country who received the now-recalled implants.
Some of these women have developed breast implant cancer, resulting in invasive surgeries, chemotherapy and/or radiation.
For other women, the fear of developing BIA-ACLC was enough to have the dangerous Allergen breast implants removed and replaced.
Our lawyers at Alonso Krangle, LLP, can help determine if you are eligible to file a recalled breast implant lawsuit against Allergan. If you have (or had) Allergan textured breast implants and developed cancer, you might be entitled to collect compensation from Allergan.
A lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind as you battle cancer and try to heal, but payments can aid in your financial and emotional recovery. We can fight for compensation for cancer caused by Allergan breast implants while you fight for your health.
Timeline of Allergan Breast Implants and Lawsuits
Allergan makes breast implants and tissue expanders. It is a large pharmaceutical company based in Ireland that distributes and sells its products around the globe. People have filed lawsuits against Allergan for producing and selling breast implants that increase the risk of cancer in the US and other countries.
The danger of Allergan’s textured implants has been known since at least 2019.
July 6, 2019– the FDA received (to date) 573 reports of BIA-ALCL. The FDA determined that 481 of the cases of BIA-ALCL can be attributed to Allergen textured breast implants
July 24, 2019 – Allergan issues a global recall of all of its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders.
September 2019 – a woman from Illinois files a proposed class-action lawsuit. She claims that Allergan knew for years before the recall that its textured implants increased cancer risk.
October 2019 – two additional lawsuits are filed by women in Florida. These women seek compensation for the cost of surgically removing the dangerous breast implants and replacing them.
June 1, 2020 – the FDA updated its safety communication about the Allergan textured breast implant recall. The communication announced that Allergan was beginning a multi-channel campaign to spread awareness about the BIOCELL textured breast implant recall to patients who might not know they are at risk.
What Are the Dangers of Textured Breast Implants?
Many studies link breast implants to cancer, some of which date back to 2011. The studies show that textured breast implants can cause what is known as “breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma” of BIA-ALCL. It is not breast cancer. It is a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which affects the immune system. The World Health Organization characterized BIA-ALCL as a type of T-cell lymphoma that can form after breast implant surgery.
BIA-ALCL, when diagnosed early, might be treatable through surgery only. However, chemotherapy and radiation are often necessary factors for a full recovery. Diagnosis and treatment come with high costs, financially, physically, and emotionally.
What Is Breast Implant Cancer and What are the Symptoms?
Breast implant cancer is not breast cancer. It is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is a cancer of the lymphatic system.
Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma associated with breast implants is usually found in nearby scar tissue and surrounding fluid. Sometimes, however, it spreads throughout the entire body. BIA-ALCL can be fatal.
The FDA received reports that of the 33 women who died of breast cancer implant cancer, 13 of them had breast implants of known origin. Of those 13, 12 were confirmed to have Allergan textured breast implants at the time of their cancer diagnosis.
Some symptoms of BIA-ALCL can include:
- Fatigue
- Changes in the external appearance of the breast
- Asymmetry of the breast
- Enlargement of the breast
- Hardening of the breast
- Pain
- Rash
- Swelling
- Redness or rash
- Breast or armpit lumps
- Unexplainable weight loss
If You Received Allergan Textured Breast Implants, Contact a Health Care Professional
If you are concerned about your breast implants and cancer, call your doctor.
After you get a medical exam, consider contacting our defective medical device lawyers at Alonso Krangle, LLP. We will evaluate your case and determine if you are eligible to file a lawsuit. Whether you were diagnosed with breast implant cancer or “just” needed surgery to remove and replace your Allergan implants, you might be entitled to collect damages.
Allergan Breast Implant Recall Includes a Variety of Implants
Allergan did not recall every single one of its breast implants. It did, however, recall several specific styles and models. All of the implants recalled are textured.
The following Allergan breast implants are part of the recall:
Allergan Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Filled Breast Implants Textured Styles:
- 410FM
- 410FF
- 410MM
- 410 MF
- 410 FL
- 410 ML
- 410 LL
- 410 LM
- 410 LF
- 410 FX
- 410 MX
- 410 LX
Allergan Natrelle Silicone-Filled Textured Breast Implant Textured Styles
- 110: BIOCELL Textured Round Moderate Projection Gel-Filled Breast Implants
- 115: BIOCELL Textured Round Midrange Projection Gel-Filled Breast Implants
- 120: BIOCELL Textured Round High Projection Gel-Filled Breast Implants
- TRL: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Responsive Silicone-Filled Breast Implants
- TRLP: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Responsive
- TRF: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Responsive
- TRX: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Responsive
- TCL: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Cohesive Silicone-Filled Breast Implants
- TCLP: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Cohesive
- TCM: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Cohesive
- TCF: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Cohesive
- TCX: Natrelle Inspira BIOCELL Textured Cohesive
- TSL: Natrelle BIOCELL Textured Soft Touch Silicone-Filled Breast Implants
- TSLP: Natrelle BIOCELL Textured Soft Touch
- TSM: Natrelle BIOCELL Textured Soft Touch
- TSF: Natrelle BIOCELL Textured Soft Touch
- TSX: Natrelle BIOCELL Textured Soft Touch
Allergan Natrelle Saline-Filled Textured Breast Implant Styles
- 163: BIOCELL Textured Shaped Full Height, Full Projection Saline Breast Implants
- 168: BIOCELL Textured Round Moderate Profile
- 363: BIOCELL Textured Shaped Moderate Height, Full Projection
- 468: BIOCELL Textured Shaped Full Height Moderate
Allergan BIOCELL Textured Tissue Expander Styles
- Natrelle 133 Plus Tissue Expander
- Natrelle 133 Tissue Expander with Suture Tabs
Call Our Breast Implant Cancer Lawyers at Alonso Krangle, LLP.
If you were diagnosed with breast implant-associated lymphoma or suffered other damage from Allergan textured breast implants, call our lawyers today to preserve your legal rights. We want to hear your story and tell you whether you can file a lawsuit against Allergan for knowingly exposing you to an increased risk of cancer.
Compensation might include money for your medical expenses such as surgery, hospital stays, medication, pain, suffering, loss of income, and more.
Call our dangerous medical device lawyers now at 800-403-6191 to learn more about filing an Allergan breast implant lawsuit. Time might be of the essence, so call today.