TorkLaw is now representing women who have fallen victim to the recalled breast implants produced by Allergan. The FDA released a list in 2019 of textured implants manufactured and sold by Allergan, an Ireland based company. Other products marketed by them are Botox and Coolsculpting. Now they are being called out for knowingly selling their problematic implants for over a decade.

The implant has been described as having the potential to cause cancer.  Most of the women who get the implants have already fought breast cancer at least once. Although implants can be used for augmentation purposes, most of them are used when a mastectomy is performed.

A mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the breast when it is cancerous. The method can be as simple as removing infected tissue, or it can be as radical as removing not only the breast tissue, but also the lymph nodes and chest wall muscles.

An expander is placed after the mastectomy to help with the implant process. Some of Allergan’s expanders were listed on the product recall from the FDA.

Although Allergan accepted the recall, their response was not sufficient. They did offer to replace the implants, but failed to follow through with all the expenses for the surgeries.

The symptoms of the breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma are characterized by swelling at the procedure site, mass in the implant area, or pain in the implant area.

Women who were recipients of the faulty implants and are not symptomatic, have the option of keeping them or removing them. Some are choosing to give themselves peace of mind and having them removed and replaced.

If you or someone you love has developed breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma due to a recalled Allergan implant, call TorkLaw for a free consultation with no obligation.

TorkLaw is dedicated to getting the victims of this negligence the compensation they deserve.

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