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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

Some Information About Our Monthly Law Firm Newsletter

March 8, 2021 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

The Lamb Law Office Newsletter is a monthly communication from our law firm to help keep you up to date with some of the cases that we are working on for clients at the present time. In addition, we provide at least one information resource item per month, which you or someone you know might find helpful from time to time. Past … [Read more...]

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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

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