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A review of the device history record has been initiated.If any new, changed or corrected information is noted, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.The events of seroma, lymphedema are physiological complications and analysis of the device generally does not assist allergan in determining a probable cause for these events.Further information from the reporter regarding event, product, or patient details has been requested.No additional information is available at this time.Reason for reoperation: seroma, lymphedema.
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Patient representative reported "plaintiff underwent painful removal procedures as well as treatment, therapy, recovery, and expense associated with the removal of the biocell textured breast implants due to fear of alcl, to reduce risk of alcl, and due to symptoms consistent with alcl and fear of alcl including: mental anguish, increased risk of alcl, evaluation for alcl, explant, reconstruction, seromas, physical pain, scarring and disfigurement.Plaintiff experienced swelling, seroma, asymmetry, shooting breast pain, scratching and pulling sensation in chest, diminished and/or limited ability to complete household duties and/or ambulate, mass under arm or breast, lymphedema, chronic insomnia, significant weight gain, chronic gastrointestinal upset or reflux, and constipation.Additionally, plaintiff suffered aggravation of underlying conditions including emotional distress and anxiety, as well as loss of quality of life, panic disorder, ptsd, and depression; and other physical and emotional manifestations that are severe and ongoing.Plaintiff has not been diagnosed with bia-alcl." this record is for the right side.The device has been explanted.
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