Device manufacturer Allergan PLC announced a worldwide recall of its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders Wednesday morning, shortly after the US Food and Drug Administration released a safety communication citing additional data linking the implants with a rare form of cancer.
Worldwide Recall On Allergan Textured Breast Implants
Allergan PLC announced that it would take its Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders off the market worldwide shortly after the US FDA released additional information linking the use of the implants to a rare cancer.
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