Mentor Silicone Breast Implant Lawsuit Not Preempted, Cleared To Proceed: Judge

A U.S. District Judge has cleared the way for a Mentor silicon breast implant lawsuit to proceed, indicating that that the claims over health complications caused by a ruptured implant are not preempted by federal law. 

In a memorandum opinion and order (PDF) on January 11, U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman denied in part and granted in part a motion to dismiss filed by Mentor World Wide. As a result the lawsuit can move forward, but without some of the original claims.

Catherine Gravitt and her husband, Travis, filed the original complaint (PDF) in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois in June 2017, and the case was later removed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by Mentor.

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According to allegations raised in the product liability lawsuit, Gravitt was implanted with textured Mentor MemoryGel Silicone Breast Implants in 2010. However, she began to suffer muscle soreness, fatigue, abnormal thyroid levels, drowsiness, anxiety, and depression.

As a result of the breast implant complications, Gravitt underwent a number of procedures to alleviate the symptoms, and later gave birth to a son with severe heart defects, and a daughter with severe bladder and kidney defects, as well as additional physical and mental health problems.

It was not until 2016, after a lump developed in her breast, that Gravitt’s doctor discovered that the Mentor breast implant ruptured and had been leaking. The lawsuit blames Gravitt’s health problems and her children’s birth defects on the allegedly toxic materials leaked from the breast implant into her body.

She underwent revision surgery in October 2016, and several lymph nodes were removed as well, due to silicone contamination, the lawsuit indicates.

Mentor tried to have the case dismissed, arguing that the claims were preempted by the fact that the breast implant was approved for use by the FDA. However, Judge Feinerman noted that Gravitt’s original claim noted that Mentor had failed to disclose to the FDA certain details in its original studies regarding health complications suffered by women during clinical trials.

“Plaintiffs may proceed with Catherine’s claim that Mentor violated its state tort law duties by concealing that the risk of gel bleed associated with MemoryGel was higher than the company publicly revealed, and with Travis’s associated consortium claim,” the judge ruled. “Plaintiffs’ other claims are dismissed, though the dismissal is without prejudice.”

Judge Feinerman indicated that the plaintiffs have until February 1 to file an amended complaint, which could reinstate some of the dismissed claims.

The case is one of several lawsuits filed against Mentor over silicone breast implant problems.

Silicone Breast Implant Concerns

Silicone breast implants were introduced in the 1960s, and were removed from the market after safety concerns were raised with the FDA in 1992, amid reports of breast implant ruptures. A moratorium was placed on the silicon implants until findings concerning their long-term safety could be determined.

The implants were reintroduced to the market in 2006, after no definitive links to health side effects or disease were found. The FDA ruled against a second silicone breast implant recall in 2011, and called for improved surveillance, demanding manufacturers perform long term follow-up studies.

Researchers have struggled to determine the health risks linked to silicone breast implants. In November 2015, a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found an association between silicone breast implants and an increased risk of lung cancer.

However, the same study also linked silicone breast implants to a decreased risk of breast cancer and endometrial cancers.

In 2012, UK health officials said the silicone gel in Poly Implant Porthese (PIP) breast implants was not toxic to women. The report revealed the implants had a tendency to rupture in on-third of women, but the industrial-grade silicone gel was nontoxic.

In 2011, the consumer watchdog group Public Citizen warned that the FDA did not adequately alert women to silicone breast implant risks. The group advised women against getting the silicon implants.

Breast Implants Lymphoma

Last year, the FDA issued warnings about breast implant lymphoma rates, indicating that the agency was aware of at least 359 medical device reports worldwide involving women diagnosed with the rare form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, including at least nine deaths.

In June, another study published in the medical journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery suggested that certain textured breast implants may increase the risk of anaplastic large cell lymphoma anywhere from 10 to 14 times, when compared to smooth breast implants.

In October 2017, a study published in the medical journal JAMA Surgery warned that many breast implant cancer cases worldwide have likely not been reported, and noted that doctors and patients may not be aware of breast anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL). As more information becomes public about the breast implant cancer cases, experts have warned that the number of cases reported will likely increase significantly.

As regulators and researchers worldwide continue to evaluate the specific cause of the breast implant lymphoma problems, many women are raising serious questions about why certain products appear to be more likely to be associated with the development of cancer, and how manufacturers failed to address potential design defects earlier.

Product liability lawyers in the U.S. are reviewing potential textured breast implant lawsuits for women diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), which develops in the tissue surrounding the breast.

25 Comments

  • glendaJanuary 5, 2023 at 6:46 pm

    I have also had breast implants in April 2009. Have had pain under my left arm (armpit) area for some time. My primary doctor finally had an MRI performed and diagnosis is, both have ruptured and are leaking. Zero accidents since 2009, only painful mammograms. Maybe that's what caused the ruptures?? Or defects of the implants?? And, of course I want them out. But if I can't pay?? I was also told t[Show More]I have also had breast implants in April 2009. Have had pain under my left arm (armpit) area for some time. My primary doctor finally had an MRI performed and diagnosis is, both have ruptured and are leaking. Zero accidents since 2009, only painful mammograms. Maybe that's what caused the ruptures?? Or defects of the implants?? And, of course I want them out. But if I can't pay?? I was also told they would NEVER LEAK. And, if they would ever leak, I would be reimbursed for replacement AND free implants. Now, I see only the implants are replaced. ?????

  • VictoriaJune 3, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I got mentor silicone implants in 2016. I was very skeptical but my doctor told me there was nothing to worry about and the women who claimed to have issues were making it up. He told me they’d only rupture if a horse kicked me in the chest. Since I got them I have developed serious dry eye. The whites in my eyes appear grey. I am always exhausted and feel as though I have fibromyalgia as my b[Show More]I got mentor silicone implants in 2016. I was very skeptical but my doctor told me there was nothing to worry about and the women who claimed to have issues were making it up. He told me they’d only rupture if a horse kicked me in the chest. Since I got them I have developed serious dry eye. The whites in my eyes appear grey. I am always exhausted and feel as though I have fibromyalgia as my body is always in pain. I also last year was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. No one in my family has thyroid cancer or even thyroid issues. I never had any thyroid problems until after implants. I also have moments where my heart beat flutters and I cannot always take deep breaths. I want these things OUT.

  • ashleyJanuary 2, 2022 at 11:16 pm

    I GOT MENTOR BREAST IMPLANTS IN MARCH 2009. I PICKED MENTOR BECAUSE I LIKED THE WAY THEY LOOKED AND THEY WERE GUARANTEED FOR LIFE, THE DOCTOR SAID THEY WOULD LAST MY ENTIRE LIFE. TOLD ME THEY COULD BE RUN OVER BY AN SUV AND THEY WOULD NOT RUPTURE (they even have a video of said occurance.) I WAS NEVER WORRIED BECAUSE HELL UNLESS I GOT RAN OVER BY AN SUV, I DID NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THESE IMPL[Show More]I GOT MENTOR BREAST IMPLANTS IN MARCH 2009. I PICKED MENTOR BECAUSE I LIKED THE WAY THEY LOOKED AND THEY WERE GUARANTEED FOR LIFE, THE DOCTOR SAID THEY WOULD LAST MY ENTIRE LIFE. TOLD ME THEY COULD BE RUN OVER BY AN SUV AND THEY WOULD NOT RUPTURE (they even have a video of said occurance.) I WAS NEVER WORRIED BECAUSE HELL UNLESS I GOT RAN OVER BY AN SUV, I DID NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THESE IMPLANTS, WOULD HAVE PERKY, PERFECT BOOBS IN THE REST HOME, NO WORRIES. NOW, HERE WE ARE. AFTER AN "ADVERSE EVENT" I HAVE A SILENT RUPTURE AND LIKE BOTH OF THE ABOVE COMMENTORS, I HAD NO IDEA I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE TRI[PLE THE AMOUNT OF THE ORIGINAL SURGERY TO REPLACE EVEN ONE OF MY IMPLANTS -CASH NOW- ON HAND TO THE DOCTOR JUST TO GET THE SURGERY DONE BEFORE THEY WILL EVER ACTUALLY REIMBURSE ME FOR THE SURGERY, IF ?? WHAT? THEY NEVER SAID if IN THE PAPERWORK. THEY SAID, GUARANTEED FOR LIFE. NOT 10 YEARS, NOT THEY COULD GET RUPTURED BY SOMEONE SIMPLY SQUEEZING ONE OF THEM, NOT WELL ITS GUARATEED AFTER YOU PERSONALLY PAY FOR EVERY BIT OF SURGERY RELATED TO REPLACING THE IMPLANT WHICH I AGREE, MAKES ME FEEL DEFORMED AND STUPID- STUPID BECAUSE I HAVE NOW PAID FOR AND CHOSEN MY OWN DEFORMITY. I FEEL DEFORMED I ONLY HAVE ONE BIG TITTY NOW!! THAT IS WHAT YOU GET FOR A LIFETIME WARRANTY. LEFT WITH ONE TITTY AND NOTHING ANYONE CAN DO??? HOW MANY WOMEN WILL HAVE TO ASK THIS QUESTION BEFORE OUR OUTRAGE RESULTS IN THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION. DOESNT A LIFETIME WARRANTY MEAN ANYTHING??? NOTHING ANY ONE CAN DO, BUT MAYBE MORE THAN ONE CAN DO. LETS SEE>>>

  • JamieOctober 2, 2021 at 12:43 am

    I got mentor gel implant on right side in 1/23/2015 was not told of any risks was only told it would take a couple of months to soften and feel real Sept of 2021 I had it taken out because of severe pain in my chest and vomiting dr said it shifted then found out it had a hole in it supposed to send it back to the company

  • MohammedDecember 7, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    My wife is in a same boat, she had this implant in 2018 June and doctor said it got deflated but did not told about the reason why it got deflated.please help em out what I should do now.

  • LenaMay 13, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    I had a double mastectomy in March 2013, followed by 500CC Memorygel Breast Implants - Smooth round moderate plus. I have been sick with many issues every since. I had a hysterectomy the same year, my ovary removed, vasulitis, auto immune disease, corneal neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy and am seeing a neurologist for another biopsy. I have been "sick" for 7 years. Joint pain, connective tissu[Show More]I had a double mastectomy in March 2013, followed by 500CC Memorygel Breast Implants - Smooth round moderate plus. I have been sick with many issues every since. I had a hysterectomy the same year, my ovary removed, vasulitis, auto immune disease, corneal neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy and am seeing a neurologist for another biopsy. I have been "sick" for 7 years. Joint pain, connective tissue disease and more.

  • JodyApril 21, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Ruptured Mentor Silicone implants, so much pain & so many visits to hospital, everytime I showed or mention breast the nurses would show great concern until a Dr comes in & says it's nothing but inflammatory breast disease. I have begged & pleaded with hospitals & random doctors to please check. Finally my PM Dr ordered an MRI-confirming rupture! For years I have had hot red swollen breast, nobody[Show More]Ruptured Mentor Silicone implants, so much pain & so many visits to hospital, everytime I showed or mention breast the nurses would show great concern until a Dr comes in & says it's nothing but inflammatory breast disease. I have begged & pleaded with hospitals & random doctors to please check. Finally my PM Dr ordered an MRI-confirming rupture! For years I have had hot red swollen breast, nobody would believe me when I would say I can feel it, until I shared with PM. Ok, so now I have an appointment with plastic surgeon & can't even afford the consultation let alone the surgery. I guess if we can't afford & Medicare won't help, we have to walk around deformed, knowing we are being poisoned and expect to have quality of LIFE! Nothing anyone can do?

  • TenaFebruary 6, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    I had mentor textured silicate saline implants. Prior to implants (in my 20’s and I did have 2 kids). I had energy a good attitude. I laughed a lot. I was more emotionally present. After my 2nd child I did have a hysterectomy. Prior to implants I created a successful house cleaning business that I was very good at. I had finally lost all my baby weight. So I treated myself to implants. Implant[Show More]I had mentor textured silicate saline implants. Prior to implants (in my 20’s and I did have 2 kids). I had energy a good attitude. I laughed a lot. I was more emotionally present. After my 2nd child I did have a hysterectomy. Prior to implants I created a successful house cleaning business that I was very good at. I had finally lost all my baby weight. So I treated myself to implants. Implants, July 1998 I was 28 years old. Ended up closing my business due to never feeling well. No energy, felt blah and was diagnosed with depression. And a chemical imbalance. Stayed in bed a lot. Having small children I had to force myself to get out of bed and function. The brain fog hit pretty early on. So much pressure in my head and no clarity. I began to get car sick (Something very new to me). I began to get headaches, very sensitive to light. We his would make me ver nauseous. Again not something that bothered me before. I struggled like crazy with my weight. So I lived my 30’s on adipex, which led me to live on ambian so I could sleep. I also tried every anti-depressant available with no relief to my depression symptoms. I have lived with tubes in my ears for almost 20 years due to the pressure in my head. It has never helped completely. Not realizing what was going on. I lived my adult life thinking I was a crazy hypochondriac. That was in need of serious mental help. At least that was all the doctors recommendations. So I reached out for therapy. It helped me come to grips with some personal demons and other things. It gave me coping skills. And I learned to deal with life. At this time I was assuming it was just me suffering from depression (mind you never a problem with depression before). I guess I just learned to deal with Everything. I kinda managed to get through life so far. Bought a business worked hard at (on adipex) seemed to be the only way I ever had any energy. Then my 40’s hit. I began to try and become a healthier me. I began training with personal trainers. And eating better. Only to pack the weight on without the adipex. When I reached a good goal weight I had a tummy tuck. That seemed to be the beginnings of my severe stomach issues. We just chalked it up to stress. Stomach progressively got worse, heart rate began dropping until 2017 when HR dropped to 40 bpm. My body began to shut down. My new symptoms are aching muscles and joints. Is this age, maybe. But I am beginning to think not. My eyesight has progressively gotten worse. I can’t seem to clear my throat. Allergic to garlic and onion, peaches. After learning in December of 2018 that my implants may be causing my symptoms. I Had them removed January 2019. So 21 years later. I immediately (coming out if anesthesia) noticed the brain fog was gone!!! I had such clarity and have for over a year. I did began to feel better. Food allergies are completely gone. Heart issues however are still a problem. When the surgeon removed my mentor textured silicate saline implants. He informed me they were degrading. DEGRADING!!!!!! And as he is removing the scar tissue one of the implants busted in the OR. So it was a matter of time before it ruptured in my body. My original surgeon told me they would last my life. And when I was old I would have perky boobs while the other lady’s sagged. Told me they would last a lifetime!!! Told me they were the safest implants. He lied!!!! These implants tried to kill me....... So glad they are out.

  • MichelleOctober 18, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    I had to have my implants removed in 2005 because the left one had ruptured. I knew something was wrong when I made the appointment at the Dr. when he operated he found that it had ruptured and also disintegrated into my body. I guess its needless to say that I have been sick for years. I was diagnosed with Autoimmune hepatitis in 2014,had two total knee replacements in 2017 that still are not he[Show More]I had to have my implants removed in 2005 because the left one had ruptured. I knew something was wrong when I made the appointment at the Dr. when he operated he found that it had ruptured and also disintegrated into my body. I guess its needless to say that I have been sick for years. I was diagnosed with Autoimmune hepatitis in 2014,had two total knee replacements in 2017 that still are not healed which makes it hard to get around. I then had a brain tumor in 2018 and had to go through major brain surgery. I have been going through depression for years,I have gained weight that I cannot lose 100lbs from all the steroids I have had to take. The headaches have left since the brain tumor removed, but I still have cognitive issues because of the tumor. I had bells palsy after the brain tumor for about 3 months. I am on a host of medications and the azathioprine I have to take for the rest of my life for the Autoimmune illness isn't good for the rest of your body. I'm with you Ladies on all the issues concerning this matter, and I am sick of trying to get someone to help me.

  • DonnaSeptember 30, 2019 at 12:39 am

    Mentor Spectrum Smooth Saline Adjustable Implants May 2006 April 2018 Adenocarcinoma NSCLC, Having double mastectomy October 2nd 2019. Host of symptoms remain. This will be my last surgery to find out completely just what I do have. I will be to the chest Flat and I can’t wait to be Free of this “ Barely Living” Nightmare.

  • BrunildaSeptember 23, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    My daughter got breast augmentation done thus May. After the surgery she started to complain about pains and swelling. Her right arm was also kind of numb. After visiting the doctor and finally seeing him. He says she has Capsular Contracture Stage 4 and that she needed a second surgery. The second surgery didn't get done because the implant was leaking and now my daughter has an infection. She ha[Show More]My daughter got breast augmentation done thus May. After the surgery she started to complain about pains and swelling. Her right arm was also kind of numb. After visiting the doctor and finally seeing him. He says she has Capsular Contracture Stage 4 and that she needed a second surgery. The second surgery didn't get done because the implant was leaking and now my daughter has an infection. She has to wear a pump for 2 weeks and drain the fluid out..Her implants are MENTOR.. Can she get any type of health as a third surgery will be needed

  • StephanieAugust 25, 2019 at 3:10 am

    Wow. I had silicone gel textured implants put in 2008. Mentor. I was a case study patient that had to see another doctor afterwards because mine died. Last year I have symptoms I try to push off on simple illness or just working too much. Fatigue, memory fog, insomnia, joint paint, anxiety and headaches. Then about about month ago night sweats, cold feet and hands, feeling full after I barely eat[Show More]Wow. I had silicone gel textured implants put in 2008. Mentor. I was a case study patient that had to see another doctor afterwards because mine died. Last year I have symptoms I try to push off on simple illness or just working too much. Fatigue, memory fog, insomnia, joint paint, anxiety and headaches. Then about about month ago night sweats, cold feet and hands, feeling full after I barely eat. Tingling feet. Then as of 2 weeks ago feel breathless. Feel like I can't breathe. Just chalked it up to maybe a respiratory illness or allergies. But now I need to see a dr. I am in the process of getting insurance shopping around since self employed. This is scary. I thought I was just worrying about nothing. The night sweats made me think of menopause but I have normal monthly periods and no other symptoms of menopause. I'm 42.

  • SuzanneJuly 12, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    I've had Mentor implants since 1990, so 29 years. I started feeling sick about a month after I got them but never thought it was caused from the implant since my surgeon had said they were 100% safe, he even said they make baby bottle nipples from silicone! He also never told me to have them replaced after 10 years. he said, when you're 80 years old, your breast will still be perky and all your f[Show More]I've had Mentor implants since 1990, so 29 years. I started feeling sick about a month after I got them but never thought it was caused from the implant since my surgeon had said they were 100% safe, he even said they make baby bottle nipples from silicone! He also never told me to have them replaced after 10 years. he said, when you're 80 years old, your breast will still be perky and all your friends breasts will be hanging down to their knees. Exact words. No mention they had a shelf life and would need to be replaced! about a month after I got my implants, I started feeling so tired I could hardly function, body aches, joint aches, just felt like I was getting the flu but it never went away. I've had days of feeling ok.... and days I thought I would like to just die today instead of getting out of bed. I'm motivated and have 5 kids, so staying in bed and dying was never an option. I want to feel good and have a lot of things I want to do but I never know if I make plans, how I'm going to feel the day of those plans. I have read up on all my symptoms and just thought it must be fibromyalgia or something like that. I've told my doctors about my symptoms and they seriously look at me like I'm crazy because on the outside I look fine, other than my eyes, They always look red and toxic to me, not the same clarity I used to have. After awhile, you get tired of telling people you don't feel good and just give up saying anything and try to live the best way you can. Well, about 3 years ago, I had a mammogram that hurt so bad I bout went throght the roof. She bruised me so badly I wanted to punch her. My breast started sagging after that day, never perky since and they started hurting so bad, getting worse all the time. I can't raise my hands above my head without pain and my left arm pit is totally numb. I can't swim or workout without pain. If I lay on my back, I can hardly breathe, but do the doctors care when you tell them? NO! when I told my doctor I think my implants are making me sick, she said REALLY???? and just smiled at me like I was stupid! I convinced her to send ne for an ultra sound and the dr said both my implants are ruptured and said I need an MRI to make sure. OMG! so I have this crap leaking into my body all this time. I even breast fed my last child and she has chronic illness, always sick! Probably from my implants leaking. I feel so desperate to get these out but no one else seems to think it's a reason to panic. I am so regretful of getting these. Biggest regret of my life!

  • AmyJune 8, 2019 at 11:48 am

    I had my breast augmentation in, honestly I don’t know. I know that they’re Mentor; high profile, silicone. That is one of my issues, brain fog! Along with circulation, cold tingling hands/feet, insomnia, fatigue, walking, muscle weakness, muscle pain, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, anxiety and more than ever lately depression.. I am 33 years old, but every time I go to say my age [Show More]I had my breast augmentation in, honestly I don’t know. I know that they’re Mentor; high profile, silicone. That is one of my issues, brain fog! Along with circulation, cold tingling hands/feet, insomnia, fatigue, walking, muscle weakness, muscle pain, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, anxiety and more than ever lately depression.. I am 33 years old, but every time I go to say my age I literally have to do the math because I can not remember my age. Since getting implants I have seen many many doctors. Besides my PCP, I see 2 Sleep Specialists, 2 Neurologists, a Gastroenterologist, as well as a Physical Therapist and the list goes on.. I have so many autoimmune disease symptoms and would like to explant, but it’s too costly. My body feels overloaded with toxins and stress.. I just pray that one day I will get to be one of those overjoyed women sharing her story about explanting saving her life..

  • JanaApril 30, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    I have had my silicone implants since 94. I was told they had ruptured about 7 yrs. ago & the silicone is in my lymph nodes under my right arm. I can't afford to have them removed bc I'm on Medicare. I keep having musle spasms under my right rib cage, I also have a lot of the other symptoms you talk about also. I need help finding a Dr. in Okla. that can do the removal the right way & find an atto[Show More]I have had my silicone implants since 94. I was told they had ruptured about 7 yrs. ago & the silicone is in my lymph nodes under my right arm. I can't afford to have them removed bc I'm on Medicare. I keep having musle spasms under my right rib cage, I also have a lot of the other symptoms you talk about also. I need help finding a Dr. in Okla. that can do the removal the right way & find an attorney also.

  • BonnieMarch 29, 2019 at 8:05 am

    Just had 30 year-old implants removed on February 21, 2019. Have been sick with every single autoimmune disease possible over the last 30 years and never once did anyone suggest that any of my health problems could be related to my breast implants. Prior to my surgery, during the first part of February, I ended up in the ER due to extreme pain in my right breast and difficulty breathing. In additi[Show More]Just had 30 year-old implants removed on February 21, 2019. Have been sick with every single autoimmune disease possible over the last 30 years and never once did anyone suggest that any of my health problems could be related to my breast implants. Prior to my surgery, during the first part of February, I ended up in the ER due to extreme pain in my right breast and difficulty breathing. In addition to this, my right breast grew to almost twice the size of my left breast in a weeks time. MRI revealed that my right implantand had ruptured and that I had encapsulated contractions (or something like that). in essence scar tissue that was acting like a vise grip in my chest cavity and making it almost impossible to breath. They were certain I was having a heart attack in the ER. When they opened me up, blood poured outbof my chest cavity, as did the silicone that had ruptured in my chest cavity. My surgeon said that both implants had ruptured and had most likely been ruptured for years based on the massive amount of scar tissue that had formed. Prior to my ER visit I had no idea that my implants could rupture or that it was dangerousvto have mammograms every year. My original surgeon never told me any of this could happen to me, just that I would be sore for 2-3 weeks after the surgery. Period! And no-one in 30 years ever told me that all of my health issues could be related to my silicone implants. Since my 1st ER visit, prior to my explant surgery, I have read 100's of stories, articles, and reports and have been hortified by what I have read. I have experienced every single symptom mentioned!! I don't understand how not one single doctor in the past 30 years could not have mentioned that all of my health issues might have been related to my silicone implants that were slowly poisoning me and destroying my health as they were slowly killing me!! How is that even possible?! Especially in the last several years as my implants began to get hard and my breast grew a whole cup size from a C to a D. All they told me was that as women got older their breast grew -- even though the rest of me never did. I have always been 125-127 for as long as I can remember. Now I am concerned about the blood cancer that 30 year old silicone implants can cause. Any suggestions. I would love to talk with someone who has gone through this and who may have a good attorney. I need help. My name is Bonnie and my phone number is (530) 921-7151. May God help each of us as we try and regain our health. God speed to us all.

  • LalithaMarch 29, 2019 at 2:13 am

    I had mentor silicone breast implants In 01/2007 , with in a few weeks I started having symptoms and signs suggestive of very severe systemic chemical toxicity affecting every organ in my body (lupus like syndrome ) . I had multiple hospital admissions , surgeries & came close to death. Have to completely stopped working last year at the peak of my career, what I went through was hundred percent [Show More]I had mentor silicone breast implants In 01/2007 , with in a few weeks I started having symptoms and signs suggestive of very severe systemic chemical toxicity affecting every organ in my body (lupus like syndrome ) . I had multiple hospital admissions , surgeries & came close to death. Have to completely stopped working last year at the peak of my career, what I went through was hundred percent preventable , it is time we make some changes immediately .

  • CynthiaMarch 27, 2019 at 12:24 pm

    I was implanted with Mentor memory gel implants in 8/2011. I really never should have been. Leared by the surgery in the first place as I had been diagnosed with Lupus and was on depression medication . My lupus symptoms were very minimal and I never had to take meds so I tjouhht it would all be ok. After my surgery I began to have joint pain and swelling, muscle weekness, fatigue, anxiety, hair l[Show More]I was implanted with Mentor memory gel implants in 8/2011. I really never should have been. Leared by the surgery in the first place as I had been diagnosed with Lupus and was on depression medication . My lupus symptoms were very minimal and I never had to take meds so I tjouhht it would all be ok. After my surgery I began to have joint pain and swelling, muscle weekness, fatigue, anxiety, hair loss, rashes, scalp issues, difficulty swallowing, dry eyes and mouth wjth ulcers in my mouth and nose. I was given so many steroids and am now pre diabetic. I have permanent joint damage amd I feel like my cognitive abilities have sharply declined. I feel like my surgeon was neglegent for placing the implants in the first place and Mentor is criminal for not following FDA research guidlines to insure safety.

  • KathleenMarch 27, 2019 at 12:04 am

    Watching the news today about implants that are causing so many women to become sick. When hearing the types of illnesses my jaw dropped. My husband said to me it's your implants. In 2012 I had mentor high profile gel implants put in. In 2016 at age 35 I had a total hysterectomy because of chronic pain, following the surgery I have had continued health issues. I'm 38 and I have connective tissue d[Show More]Watching the news today about implants that are causing so many women to become sick. When hearing the types of illnesses my jaw dropped. My husband said to me it's your implants. In 2012 I had mentor high profile gel implants put in. In 2016 at age 35 I had a total hysterectomy because of chronic pain, following the surgery I have had continued health issues. I'm 38 and I have connective tissue disease, rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathy and chronic fatigue. In 2017 my health had become so debilitating i could not perform my job duties and eventually had to quit. I worked in health care for over 17yrs. This is crazy that all my symptoms could be caused from my implants.

  • KarenMarch 19, 2019 at 12:56 am

    Hello, in 1994 or 1995, my dr put silicone implants into my body. This past December 2018, overnight I woke up with bad pain in both BREST , worse in left... went on every morning for a week, and slowly always went away, next morning I woke up to absolutely no pain , I was confused as to what that was all about, figured was maybe something like a cold that settled in my breast? I was just glad th[Show More]Hello, in 1994 or 1995, my dr put silicone implants into my body. This past December 2018, overnight I woke up with bad pain in both BREST , worse in left... went on every morning for a week, and slowly always went away, next morning I woke up to absolutely no pain , I was confused as to what that was all about, figured was maybe something like a cold that settled in my breast? I was just glad that pain was gone... got out of bed started brushing my teeth, looked into the mirror and omg, my nightmare was just starting , both breast had swelled to 3 times in size, left more... very long short beware what I had happened to me in hours, strong smell of infection, wondering if I was moist or what under my breast, went to work came home and didn’t have to wonder any more liquid was running down my body the smell escalated to being so sting and foul was enough for me, I grabbed my cell charger, keys and drove to Er , required 2 emergency surgeries in February 2019, I was lucky they say so far, the cultures from surgery revealed the most aggressive and deadly bacteria infection, never seen in United States , both implants spilled silicone into me, my surgeon took photos , FDA HAD SILICONE BANNED, WHAT THE FUCK WAS I DOING WITH THEM IN ME? This is criminal and this MENTER product ( actually bought out by Johnson and Johnson ) isn’t in the human body by sex, blood, etc. it’s inroduced into the human body ( can we say silicone) and stays for many years within it , myself and surgeons feel this is the incubation time and feel some may have died already but no dr knows or heard of it, so written off as unspecified infection, soon same surgeons feel many will be coming out of the woodwork , this infection never merely dies of and stops, it kills!

  • AmyJanuary 5, 2019 at 7:49 am

    My implants are from 2003 silicone gel by mentor so called study I never heard from ever!!! Ruined my life endometrial cancer a hysterectomy at 24 then I have anxiety depression I don’t leave the house no career nothing I’ve missed my kids events life events ....I became hooked on pills due to pain my credit destroyed from doctors

  • deborahFebruary 2, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    Hi, my name is Deborah and I got saline breast implants fin Chicago in 2007 the implants are from mentor. My sickness did appear back in 2012 with weight gain and no matter what i did i can not loose weight. I also developed wheat allergies back in 2016. about two weeks ago i had to be rushed into the ER because i was having chest pain and heart pain. the dr were going to do a stress test but [Show More]Hi, my name is Deborah and I got saline breast implants fin Chicago in 2007 the implants are from mentor. My sickness did appear back in 2012 with weight gain and no matter what i did i can not loose weight. I also developed wheat allergies back in 2016. about two weeks ago i had to be rushed into the ER because i was having chest pain and heart pain. the dr were going to do a stress test but could not because my son couldnt spend the night. the reason for the test was because my EKG test for the heart was showing heart failure. I went to my cosmetic dr and told him all my symptoms: blurry vision, migranes, back pain, dizziness, fatigue, brain fog, and painful stomach cramps, i cant sleep and i cant loose weight. I told him and all the drs i dont smoke i dont drink alocohol and i have never done drugs. the only different thing about my body is implants. no body helped me and i knew i had to take these objects out because they were literally killing me slowly. i begged my family for help and they did. I went to Dr. in naperville Illinois to do an explant. i explained to him why i want them out and of course denied the implants were the problem. I also told him I want to keep the implants and he said he will call to find out. After my surgery which was yesterday he did not even show me the implants i was to sleepy to ask any questions they just rushed me out. today when i went to my follow up I asked the dr. for the implants he said he cannot give them to me because they are a "bio-hazards" and he didnt want to show them to me for that reason so he said he is sending them to MENTOR to be tested. I feel they are mine and i was robbed off what I payed for. I know the implants had something and the Dr. is concealing the matter. I dont know who to turn for guidance except the Lord that he will guide me to the correct law firm. I was robbed off my health for 11 years i was never warned of any side affects and now that i believe that i had the proof that was also taken away from me. if they are biohazards then obviously he didnt want me to know the truth. can you let me know what to do or recommend me to a closer firm. Thank you, Debbie

  • RachelJanuary 27, 2018 at 10:38 pm

    I was implanted with mentor silicone gummy implants December 2016, and explanted July of 2017 incorrectly by a doctor who swore "the capsules will disolve, and the symptoms are all in your head." I am extremely ill which began with implantation, and I have gotten progressively sicker since explant. My symptoms include fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, low blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight ga[Show More]I was implanted with mentor silicone gummy implants December 2016, and explanted July of 2017 incorrectly by a doctor who swore "the capsules will disolve, and the symptoms are all in your head." I am extremely ill which began with implantation, and I have gotten progressively sicker since explant. My symptoms include fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, low blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight gain, brain fog, depression, anxiety, joint pain, muscle weakness, insomnia, food sensitivies, and chronic pain. None of these things were an issue before I was implanted. It is unconscionable that doctors continue to implant these devices and then dismiss the symptoms thousands of women are suffering, and dying, from.

  • LisaJanuary 27, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    Mentor ALSO did not follow through with the 10yr protocol advised by the FDA per their PMA introduced in 1999 for saline smooth round implants. If you check the FDA data base for PMS...there is none. My saline implants were never approved and informed consent was never given to thousands of women. The FDA has dropped the ball many times over and Mentor are the biggest criminals in the game.

  • CarolJanuary 27, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    I have been very ill sense my Mentor High Profile Silicon Breast Implants we’re put in 8/10/07 I have been to so many doctors that could not find what was going on with me, now I know I have become very disable from Breat Implant Illness.

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