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Breast Implants Lymphoma Cancer ALCL Case Numbers Increasing Rapidly in the US

August 8, 2022 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

There is some new medical research about current population-based estimates of the incidence of breast implants-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) -- more commonly called breast implants lymphoma cancer -- in the US, and the findings are rather alarming. From this recent news report, "ALCL Increasing Rapidly in US Women as … [Read more...]

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

Health Canada Breast Implant Safety Review Shows High Risk of BIA-ALCL with Textured Implants

April 20, 2022 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

A recent Health Canada safety advisory comes following an updated safety review of breast implants and the associated risk of BIA-ALCL. According to the April 6, 2022 Health Canada advisory "Advisory - Updated safety review of breast implants underscores the continuing importance of monitoring for cancer; increased risk with highly textured … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, 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

FDA Sets New Regulations for Breast Implant Manufacturers

December 10, 2021 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

An October 2021 article, "FDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implants", addresses the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new requirements for breast implant manufacturers. The new regulations will require patients receive detailed information about the potential risks and complications of implants prior to receiving surgery. However, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized, 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

BIA-ALCL Current Recommendations and Potential Future FDA Guidance Changes

April 21, 2021 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

History of BIA-ALCL In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported 34 cases worldwide of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), bringing this unique disease into the public eye for the first time. Since then, BIA-ALCL has been recognized internationally as a distinct type of cancer, and prompted the 2019 … [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 cancers, breast implants lawsuits, breast implants lymphoma cancers, breast implants side effects, FDA, textured breast implants

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

Several 2018 Breast Implant Lymphoma Cancer Lawsuits Already Filed

May 3, 2018 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

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...]

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

FDA Provides Updated Number of Breast Implants Lymphoma Cancers

March 21, 2018 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

About BIA-ALCL The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been aware of the possible connection between breast implants and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) since 2011. This condition is a rare type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system, rather than a cancer of the breast … [Read more...]

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

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