Natrelle 133 Tissue Expanders (also named style 133 BIOSPAN Tissue Expander and Mcghan Magna-Site...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2455-2019 — Class I — July 24, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2455-2019 |
| Classification | Class I — Serious risk |
| Date Initiated | July 24, 2019 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Allergan PLC |
| Location | Irvine, CA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 4,026,287 Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders Combined in total |
Product Description
Natrelle 133 Tissue Expanders (also named style 133 BIOSPAN Tissue Expander and Mcghan Magna-Site Tissue Expander) BioCell Full Height Variable Projection with Magna-Fider Xact & 21G Needle Infusion Set, Sterile, for the following style numbers: STYLE 133FV: 133FV-11, 133FV-12, 133FV-13, 133FV-14, 133FV-15, 133FV-16; STYLE 133MV: 133MV-11, 133MV-12, 133MV-13, 133MV-14, 133MV-15, 133MV-16; STYLE 133LV: 133LV-11, 133LV-12, 133LV-13, 133LV-14, 133LV-15, 133LV-16; STYLE 133FX: 133FX-11 133FX-12 133FX-13 133FX-14 133FX-15 133FX-16 STYLE 133MX: 133MX-11, 133MX-12, 133MX-13, 133MX-14, 133MX-15, 133MX-16; STYLE 133SX: 133SX-11, 133SX-12, 133SX-13, 133SX-14, 133SX-15, 133SX-16; STYLE 133SV: 133SV-11, 133SV-12, 133SV-13, 133SV-14, 133SV-15, 133SV-16; These products may have been sold under the McGhan, Inamed or NATRELLE brands. Product Usage: intended for temporary subcutaneous implantation and require periodic, incremental inflation with sterile saline for injection until the desired amount of tissue is developed.
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution and US Nationwide All fifty (50) US States, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY). OUS: Bermuda, Canada, Chile, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Lot / Code Information
ALL LOTS Product Code/UDI STYLE 133FV: 133FV-11 10888628003927, 133FV-12 10888628003934, 133FV-13 10888628003941, 133FV-14 10888628003958, 133FV-15 10888628003965, 133FV-16 10888628003972; STYLE 133MV: 133MV-11 10888628004108, 133MV-12 10888628004115, 133MV-13 10888628004122, 133MV-14 10888628004139, 133MV-15 10888628004146, 133MV-16 10888628004153; STYLE 133LV: 133LV-11 10888628004047, 133LV-12 10888628004054, 133LV-13 10888628004061, 133LV-14 10888628004078, 133LV-15 10888628004085, 133LV-16 10888628004092; STYLE 133FX: 133FX-11 10888628003989, 133FX-12 10888628003996, 133FX-13 10888628004009, 133FX-14 10888628004016, 133FX-15 10888628004023, 133FX-16 10888628004030; STYLE 133MX: 133MX-11 10888628004160, 133MX-12 10888628004177, 133MX-13 10888628004184, 133MX-14 10888628004191, 133MX-15 10888628004207, 133MX-16 10888628004214; STYLE 133SX: 133SX-11 10888628003804, 133SX-12 10888628003811, 133SX-13 10888628003828, 133SX-14 10888628003835, 133SX-15 10888628003842, 133SX-16 10888628003859; STYLE 133SV: 133SV-11 10888628003866, 133SV-12 10888628003873, 133SV-13 10888628003880, 133SV-14 10888628003897, 133SV-15 10888628003903, 133SV-16 10888628003910;
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.