Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Natrelle 133 Tissue Expanders w/Suture Tabs BIOCELL Full Height Variable Recalled by Allergan PLC Due to The action was initiated following notification by the...

Date: July 24, 2019
Company: Allergan PLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Allergan PLC directly.

Affected Products

Natrelle 133 Tissue Expanders w/Suture Tabs BIOCELL Full Height Variable Projection with MAGNA-FINDEr Xact & 21G Needle Infusion Set STYLE 133FV-T: 133FV-11-T, 133FV-12-T, 133FV-13-T, 133FV-14-T, 133FV-15-T, 133FV-16-T; STYLE 133MV-T: 133MV-11-T, 133MV-12-T, 133MV-13-T, 133MV-14-T, 133MV-15-T, 133MV-16-T; STYLE 133LV-T: 133LV-11-T, 133LV-12-T, 133LV-13-T, 133LV-14-T, 133LV-15-T, 133LV-16-T; STYLE 133SV-T: 133SV-11-T, 133SV-12-T, 133SV-13-T, 133SV-14-T, 133SV-15-T, 133SV-16-T STYLE 133FX-T: 133FX-11-T, 133FX-12-T, 133FX-13-T, 133FX-14-T, 133FX-15-T, 133FX-16-T; STYLE 133MX-T: 133MX-11-T, 133MX-12-T, 133MX-13-T, 133MX-14-T, 133MX-15-T, 133MX-16-T; STYLE 133SX-T: 133SX-11-T, 133SX-12-T, 133SX-13-T, 133SX-14-T, 133SX-15-T, 133SX-16-T; 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.

Quantity: 4,026,287 Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders Combined in total

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Allergan PLC

Allergan PLC has 23 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report