[Recalled] Komuro, Soft Touch, BIOCELL, INTRASHIEL, BioDIMENSIONAL breast implants, Styles KML, KMM, KLL, KLM Product Usage: Breast augmentation and Breast reconstruction — The action was initiated following notification by the U.S | FD
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Komuro, Soft Touch, BIOCELL, INTRASHIEL, BioDIMENSIONAL breast implants, Styles KML, KMM, KLL, KLM Product Usage: Breast augmentation and Breast reconstruction |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Allergan PLC |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2463-2019 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class I |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 July 2019 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: 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.
This Class I recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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