Issue of BIA-ALCL and Textured Implants Several of our previous articles have discussed the connection between textured breast implants and Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). France, Canada, Australia, and other countries have taken steps to ban or have already banned certain textured implants. You can refer to … [Read more...]
Textured Breast Implants Ban: Onto Australia
As we have continued to monitor the situation of breast implants and their risk of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), textured implants have seemed to stay at the forefront of the issue. We know that several countries outside of the United States have banned this type of implant due to the conclusion that the risk … [Read more...]
GenX Levels in Water: Is the Cape Fear River Region Still at Risk?
Recap on GenX Contamination GenX contamination has been on the worried minds of many people living in the Cape Fear River region for several years now. Though GenX is still present, it is reportedly far less than what it has been in previous years. WHQR of Wilmington has recently published a two - part story on the realities of GenX … [Read more...]
When Might The FDA Ban Textured Implants In The US?
As of the May 2019 the FDA has decided not to ban textured implants in the U.S. due to the lack of a strong causal relationship between this particular type of implant and Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). In contrast, Canada has the sales of textured implants are being put to a halt. In late May 2019 this … [Read more...]
FDA Fails When It Comes To Banning Textured Breast Implants
The U.S. will not be following in the footsteps of Canada and France as regards banning textured breast implants, at least as of May 2019. The New York Times provided us with an article on May 2, 2019, “F.D.A. Won’t Ban Sales of Textured Breast Implants Linked to Cancer” which informs us that while most BIA-ALCL cases have occurred in relation … [Read more...]
Textured Breast Implants Bans on the Rise
An NBC News article, “French authorities call for ban of Allergan textured breast implants” provides us with recent data on this issue. The number of BIA-ALCL diagnoses has gone from one per million to one per 2,832. The total number of cases now is 457 in the U.S. and approximately 700 worldwide. The number of deaths has risen from 9 to 16. The … [Read more...]
Breast Implants FDA March 2019 Meeting: Lymphoma Cancer Was A Main Topic
There was an FDA CDRH General and Plastic Surgery Devices Advisory Committee Meeting held on March 25-26, 2019. The first day was focused in large part on Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This lymphoma cancer associated with breast implants is a rare type of blood cancer that is classified as a non-Hodgkin … [Read more...]
Breast Implants Lymphoma Cancer Cases Update February 2019 – US & Canada
In February 2019 the FDA announced that it has received a total of 660 medical device reports (MDRs) regarding breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), cases in the United States since 2010. This new total indicates an increase of about 246 new reports of breast implants lymphoma cancer cases in the past year. According … [Read more...]
Allergan Textured Breast Implants Recalled In Europe Due To BIA-ALCL
In December 2018 France’s National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) announced that Allergan textured breast implants can no longer be marketed in France and elsewhere in Europe. As regards what the FDA is doing on this developing medical device safety issue, we turn to this NBC News piece, “Allergan’s textured breast … [Read more...]
Several 2018 Breast Implant Lymphoma Cancer Lawsuits Already Filed
Background Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is a cancer of the cells of the immune system. This rare T-cell lymphoma can develop as a result of breast implants, though the mechanism of injury is not fully understood at this time. However, based on current data from the … [Read more...]
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