19 Dec 2018

Allergan Textured Breast Implants

The ABS issued the following statement on the 19th December 2018

Allergan Textured Breast Implants

The CE mark for Allergan Microcell and Biocell ( textured)  breast implants and tissue expanders expired on the 17th December 2018.​   

Any of the above  implants manufactured after 17th December may not be used.  Implants manufactured before this date remain CE marked.

 We are working closely with MHRA, BAAPS and BAPRAS and will provide updates as relevant.

Mark Sibbering
President