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BIA-ALCL Case Studies Confirm Importance of Proper Treatment

January 4, 2021 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare cancer of the immune system. BIA-ALCL has been closely linked with textured surface breast implants. What Causes BIA-ALCL? While BIA-ALCL is rare, it is very serious and potentially fatal if not treated properly. According to this December 2020 article, "Etiology of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: breast implant cancer, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants BIA-ALCL, breast implants cancers, breast implants lymphoma cancers, textured breast implants

Black Box Warning Label Change for Breast Implants Finalized by the FDA

October 23, 2020 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Since our previous article, “New BIA-ALCL Cases Identified in Updated FDA Report“, the FDA has finalized labeling guidance for breast implant manufacturers. The FDA label change is now requiring a black box label warning for the breast implant devices. In recent years, many textured breast implants have been linked to BIA-ALCL (breast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: allergan breast implants, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants BIA-ALCL, breast implants lymphoma cancers, medical devices adverse effects, textured breast implants

New BIA-ALCL Cases Identified in Updated FDA Report

August 28, 2020 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Since our previous article, "Most American Women Are Unaware of BIA-ALCL", the FDA has released an update on reports of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The update includes new BIA-ALCL case reports through January 5, 2020. What's New in BIA-ALCL Cases? Currently, the FDA analysis of global medical device … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: allergan breast implants, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants BIA-ALCL, breast implants lymphoma cancers, medical devices adverse effects, textured breast implants

Most American Women Are Unaware of BIA-ALCL

July 22, 2020 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Since our previous article, Allergan Aesthetics Launches Tracking Campaign for U.S. Breast Implant Patients, recent news articles report the majority of American women are unaware of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Studies on BIA-ALCL Knowledge According to a July 2020 Practice Update article, 500 women … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: allergan breast implants, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants BIA-ALCL, breast implants lymphoma cancers, medical devices adverse effects, textured breast implants

Allergan Aesthetics Launches Tracking Campaign for U.S. Breast Implant Patients

June 24, 2020 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Since the July 2019 voluntary recall of textured breast implant Biocell, pharmaceutical company Allergan has been under fire. The recall came after research linked the implant with cases of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Allergan plans to launch a tracking campaign for U.S. breast implant patients in the near … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: allergan breast implants, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants cancers, medical devices adverse effects, textured breast implants

Advances Made in Understanding and Treatment of BIA-ALCL

May 14, 2020 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Since our previous article regarding the connection between textured breast implants and Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), additional information on understanding the disease and its treatment has surfaced.  Background on BIA-ALCL and Recent Legislation While the cause of BIA-ALCL was initially believed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: BIA-ALCL, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants lymphoma cancers, textured breast implants

Cancer Linked to Breast Implants: Is it Considered Rare Anymore?

January 23, 2020 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

As you may know from our previous articles, specific kinds of textured breast implants have been banned and recalled in countries due to their link to a cancer called Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). France, Canada, and Australia have banned Allergan’s textured breast implants and the U.S. FDA has recalled them. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants lymphoma cancers

FDA Proposes New Recommendations for Breast Implant Labels

December 3, 2019 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

The FDA has come up with a draft guidance list of labeling changes that they recommend be made by breast implant manufacturers to address the safety concerns threatening women all over the world. The recent October 2019 article from The New York Times, “Women Should Be Warned of Breast Implant Hazards, F.D.A. Says”, tells us that “Agency officials … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, breast implants lymphoma cancers, FDA

Statistics Show An Increased Risk For BIA-ALCL With Textured Implants

July 24, 2019 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

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...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants, textured breast implants

Textured Breast Implants Ban: Onto Australia

July 17, 2019 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

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...]

Filed Under: Unsafe Medical Devices Tagged With: breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, breast implants

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