ALLERGAN CUI MCGHAN NATRELLE

Hi all
I had been trying to find out the difference between these implants and have been getting different info. Ie some people thought maybe cui and mcghan were the same and natrelle was the implant up etc. So I know that the surgeon Im seeing tomorrow uses nagor impleo and you can upgrade to Mcghans I was told. Well heres the info that I got emailed from Allegan,com and thought I'd post it in case anyone else was interested.

Dear Customer,



Thank you for your information regarding Allergan's breast implants.



McGhan and Natrelle are part of the same branding. In 2009 McGhan brand was replaced by the Natrelle branding.



The difference between McGhan/Natrelle and CUI brands is that these have different warranty schemes.



Please see below for detailed information on the warranty programmes.





CUI- Breast Implants



PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY



In the event of non-iatrogenic loss of breast implant shell integrity within ten years

from the date of implantation, the device will be replaced with an identical or equivalent

device. To receive a replacement device, a Product Field Note (PFN) must be

completed and submitted to your Allergan representative. Explanted devices must

be returned in accordance with section above "Reporting and Return of explanted

devices". The product replacement policy does not cover surgical or other expenses

related to rupture, deflation, cosmetic revision, capsular contracture, or other

adverse events. Contact your local Allergan representation for specific warranty

details for your region.



LIMITED WARRANTY, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, AND

DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES



Allergan warrants that reasonable care was used in the manufacture and production

of this product. Allergan has no control over the conditions of use, patient

selection, surgical procedure, post-surgical stresses, or handling of the device after

it leaves our possession. Allergan does not warrant either a good effect or against

an ill effect following its use. Allergan shall not be responsible for any incidental

or consequential loss, damage or expenses directly or indirectly arising from use of

this product. Allergan's sole responsibility in the event that Allergan determines

the product was defective when shipped by Allergan, shall be replacement of the

product. This warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties not expressly

set forth herein, whether express or implied by operation of law, or otherwise,

including, however not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or

fitness for use.





Natrelle/McGhan Breast Implants



PRODUCT REPLACEMENT POLICY



In the event of non-iatrogenic loss of breast implant shell integrity within ten years from the date of implantation, the device will be replaced with an identical or equivalent device. To receive a replacement device, a Product Field Note (PFN) must be completed and submitted to your Allergan representative. Explanted devices must be returned in accordance with section above "Reporting and Return of explanted devices". The product replacement policy does not cover surgical or other expenses related to rupture, deflation, cosmetic revision, capsular contracture, or other adverse events. Contact your local Allergan representation for specific warranty details for your region.

LIMITED WARRANTY, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, AND

DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES



Allergan warrants that reasonable care was used in the manufacture and production of this product. Allergan has no control over the conditions of use, patient selection, surgical procedure, post-surgical stresses, or handling of the device after it leaves our possession. Allergan does not warrant either a good effect or against an ill effect following its use. Allergan shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential loss, damage or expenses directly or indirectly arising from use of this product. Allergan's sole responsibility in the event that Allergan determines the product was defective when shipped by Allergan, shall be replacement of the product. This warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties not expressly set forth herein, whether express or implied by operation of law, or otherwise, including, however not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for use.



ID CARD/ Natrelle Plus Warranty Programme Card



As part of device tracking, Allergan is providing the patient with an ID Card. The information on the inside of this card (when folded) is specific to the device(s) the patient received (patients should keep this card for their records and carry it at all times to facilitate medical care in case of emergency). If a device is replaced, another card will be provided for the new device. The ID Card is located at the back of this book.

Natrelle Plus Warranty Programme Card is also attached at the end of the Natrelle Plus Warranty Programme booklet. The surgeon should fill the cards with the product serial numbers, implant size and product reference/catalogue numbers.

Patients should contact their surgeon for detailed information on Allergan Warranty programmes.





NatrellePlusTM

Allergan has also introduced NatrellePlusTM Warranty which applies to all Natrelle Silicone Gel-Filled breast implants and the Natrelle Style 150 breast implants implanted after 31st March 2004, provided the product has been used:

* 1) As intended by appropriately qualified and licensed surgeons, in accordance with the current and accepted plastic surgery techniques.]
* 2) In accordance with the current Natrelle breast implant package insert. ( seek more information for your surgeon)
* 3) Events covered: The NatrellePlusTM Warranty applies only to cases of loss of shell integrity resulting in implant rupture that requires surgical intervention.

Features

* Lifetime product replacement
* 10 years of guaranteed financial assistance. Receive up to 1000 Euro (£ 700 in UK) out of pocket expenses for surgical fees, operating room and anaesthesia expenses not covered by insurance.
* Automatic enrolment
* Free contra lateral breast implant replacement is conditional on the surgeon's specific recommendation. This applies to surgery with covered products after January 1st 2008.
* Free size changes. At the request of your surgeon, any available size may be selected to replace your current Natrelle Silicone Gel Filled Breast Implant at no cost to you. Also, you can choose another style of Natrelle breast implant (a charge may apply on a product with a higher price)

The following events are not covered by NatrellePlus TM

* Dissatisfaction with implant size or aesthetics.
* Adverse reactions other than implant rupture.
* Removal of implant due to capsular contracture, wrinkling or rippling.
* Loss of product integrity caused by cosmetic revision surgery.
* Loss of product integrity caused by open or closed capsulotomy.
* Surgery on the opposite breast to replace an intact implant.
* Gel deformation/gel fracture.
* CUI Products/Natrelle® Saline Products.
* "Broken Devices"*, products broken/ruptured at the time of implantation.



Please contact you surgeon for detailed information on Allergan Warranty programmes.



Unfortunately, due to the current regulations and guidelines within the European Union Information to patients we are not able to provide you with the current product catalogue. However, you may wish to obtain this information from your surgeon.



I hope that this information is useful.



Kind regards,



Shruta Patel

Product Support Specialist

ALLERGAN

Tel: +44 (0) 1628 494456

That's interesting that it's just the old name for Natrelle.

As for the rest of what they've sent you, it sounds like they're saying the warrantys are the only difference!
Which I'm sure isn't the case, they have different gel filling, different shells and different texture on the surface. How strange.

Hi

I was offered Allergan CUI but upgraded to Allergan Natrelle, Allergan and McGhan are part of the same company I under stand or name change, however I have seen and felt the CUI and Natrelle implants (Natrelle also come in responsive and soft touch) there ins't a great deal of difference between the two natrelle's but I did notive a big differnce between the CUI and natrelles, in my opinion the natrelle are better and what I have had put in, they are more expensive but then you do have a better warranty with them too.

I spoke to my surgeon about the differnt brands of implants and he said Nagor and Natrelle are both good.

I'm not 100% but I think Nagor do lifetime guarantee against CC in their warranty but Natrelle don't its 3 years but Natrelle pay towards your re-op costs if you need one so it all depends which you prefer.

I have the Natrelle Inspira Responsive I chose them because they were the ones which were FDA approved so I at least know there had been some extensive research done on them in the US which reassured me as they had previously banned silicone implants over there and if they were letting them use these I figured if its good enough for the American ladies its good enough for me. : )