The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2451-2019·Announced 2019-09-18

Allergan Recalls Natrelle Textured Breast Implants Due to Lymphoma Risk

Allergan PLC is recalling Natrelle textured breast implants and tissue expanders worldwide due to an increased risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The action was initiated following notification by the U.S. FDA of their recently updated, global safety information concerning the higher incidence of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in patients who have textured breast implants."

Plain-English summary

Allergan PLC is recalling approximately 4,026,287 Natrelle saline-filled breast implants and tissue expanders. The affected products include specific styles 163, 168, 363, and 468, which may have been sold under the McGhan, Inamed, or NATRELLE brands. These devices are used for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction.

The recall was initiated following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding updated global safety information. The FDA identified a higher incidence of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in patients who have textured breast implants.

The products were distributed worldwide and across all 50 U.S. states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. International distribution included Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Patients who have received these implants should consult their healthcare provider regarding the safety information and potential risks associated with textured breast implants.

The recalled product

Product
Natrelle, Saline-Filled Breast Implant Biocell Full Height with Fill Tube, Sterile, for the following style numbers: Style 163:163-360CC, 163-440CC, 163-530CC, 163-655CC, 163-780CC; Style…
Manufacturer
Allergan PLC
Category
Medical Device — Breast Implants
Hazard
Affected units
4,026,287

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • ALL LOTS Product Code/UDI Product Style 163: 163-360/10888628000704
  • 163-440/10888628000711
  • 163-530/10888628000728
  • 163-655/10888628000735
  • 163-780/10888628000742 Product Style 168: 168-120/10888628000759
  • 168-150/10888628000766
  • 168-180/10888628000773
  • 168-210/10888628000780
  • 168-240/10888628000797
  • 168-270/10888628000803
  • 168-300/10888628000810
  • 168-330/10888628000827
  • 168-360/10888628000834
  • 168-390/10888628000841
  • 168-420/10888628000858
  • 168-450/10888628000865
  • 168-480/10888628000872
  • 168-510/10888628000889
  • 168-550/10888628000896
  • 168-600/10888628000902

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 52 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by Allergan PLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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