Went last year for an explant quote but put it on the back burner as it was rather expensive. Now I'm so mad w/ this recall ~ I've felt like something has been wrong w/ them for a while. The Plastic Surgeon who did them has long since retired and I have NO IDEA where the paperwork would be! Will the manufacturer contact everyone who had them installed and let us know?
Answer: How do we find out if our implants were part of the recall that just came out? Potentially the hospital or surgery center where your surgeon operated has records or if another surgeon took over the practice would have maintained them. Without any implant information, it would be hard to know what type of implants you have. If you feel like something is wrong with your implants, you should be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon.Dr. Eric J. Wright
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Answer: How do we find out if our implants were part of the recall that just came out? Potentially the hospital or surgery center where your surgeon operated has records or if another surgeon took over the practice would have maintained them. Without any implant information, it would be hard to know what type of implants you have. If you feel like something is wrong with your implants, you should be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon.Dr. Eric J. Wright
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Answer: Implant recall and breast implant removal The recall of Allergan Biocell textured implants applies to implants that are on the shelf. There is not a recommendation that women who have had these implants placed explant them. If you believe that you have Allergan implants, you can contact the company to see if and what implants may have been registered by your surgeon. If your surgery was at a hospital or surgery center, they should also have an implant record.
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Answer: Implant recall and breast implant removal The recall of Allergan Biocell textured implants applies to implants that are on the shelf. There is not a recommendation that women who have had these implants placed explant them. If you believe that you have Allergan implants, you can contact the company to see if and what implants may have been registered by your surgeon. If your surgery was at a hospital or surgery center, they should also have an implant record.
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July 30, 2019
Answer: Implants No, the company will not be able to reach out to you since they do not have a list of names of all patients who received their implants, nor have current addresses. If your surgery was in a surgery center or hospital, you could contact the medical records department for a copy of your operative report. Perhaps another surgeon took over the practiced of your retired surgeon, and you could contact his/her office. You might also look through your records and see if you still have the original information about your implants. I always gave my patients the specific information about their implants (company name, size, style, volume, serial number and lot number, etc.) so they would have this if needed.
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July 30, 2019
Answer: Implants No, the company will not be able to reach out to you since they do not have a list of names of all patients who received their implants, nor have current addresses. If your surgery was in a surgery center or hospital, you could contact the medical records department for a copy of your operative report. Perhaps another surgeon took over the practiced of your retired surgeon, and you could contact his/her office. You might also look through your records and see if you still have the original information about your implants. I always gave my patients the specific information about their implants (company name, size, style, volume, serial number and lot number, etc.) so they would have this if needed.
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July 29, 2019
Answer: How do we find out if our implants were part of the recall that just came out The recall applies to textured implants and expanders manufactured by Allergan. The facility where you had your surgery may have records showing the type you have. In addition you may have received an implant card from your surgeon with the implant details on it. If you are having issues with your implants I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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July 29, 2019
Answer: How do we find out if our implants were part of the recall that just came out The recall applies to textured implants and expanders manufactured by Allergan. The facility where you had your surgery may have records showing the type you have. In addition you may have received an implant card from your surgeon with the implant details on it. If you are having issues with your implants I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.
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July 26, 2019
Answer: How do we find out if our implants were part of the recall that just came out? My practice documents in each patient record the implant manufacturer name, number of CCs, date of implant insertion, and serial number. This information is used should an implant require removal and replacement. The staff at the plastic surgeon's office that acquired the former practice your PS was associated with should be able to give you a copy of this information.
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July 26, 2019
Answer: How do we find out if our implants were part of the recall that just came out? My practice documents in each patient record the implant manufacturer name, number of CCs, date of implant insertion, and serial number. This information is used should an implant require removal and replacement. The staff at the plastic surgeon's office that acquired the former practice your PS was associated with should be able to give you a copy of this information.
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