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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

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

Breast Implants Lymphoma Cancer Cases Update February 2019 – US & Canada

February 19, 2019 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

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...]

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

Allergan Textured Breast Implants Recalled In Europe Due To BIA-ALCL

January 7, 2019 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

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...]

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

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