Vaginal Mesh a High-Risk Device
January 5, 2016
FDA Issues High-Risk Warning for Transvaginal Mesh Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally responded to calls for stronger warnings on the use of transvaginal mesh, reclassifying mesh devices marketed for the transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) as class III high-risk devices. According to its…
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Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
August 21, 2015
- Mesh erosion
- Scarring
- Infection
- Pain during intercourse
- Organ perforation
- Urinary problems
If you have experienced one or more of these vaginal mesh side effects, fill out the form now to discuss your case with a vaginal mesh attorney for free.
Transvaginal mesh, also called surgical mesh, is a special net-like implant designed to repair pelvic organ…
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Vaginal Mesh Award
June 1, 2015
$100 Million Verdict Delivered in Boston Scientific Suit Over Vaginal Mesh Injuries
A Delaware jury awarded $100 million in damages this week, in a product liability lawsuit filed against Boston Scientific over complications from the company’s Pinnacle and Advance Fit vaginal mesh devices. According to reports, the medical device maker…
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Surgical Mesh Alternatives
December 24, 2014
Study Finds Muscle Training May Be As Effective as Vaginal Mesh Surgery
Women suffering from POP or SUI may be able to train their pelvic muscles to become stronger, avoiding the need for vaginal mesh surgery.
As the number of product liability lawsuits filed over injuries from vaginal mesh products continues…
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Mesh Settlement Agreement
October 9, 2014
C.R. Bard Agrees to $21 Million Payment to Settle 500 Vaginal Mesh Cases
The medical device maker will reportedly pay out more than $43,000 per transvaginal mesh claim brought against the company.
According to a new report, medical device maker C.R. Bard has agreed to pay $21 million to resolve more…
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Vaginal Mesh Settlement
October 3, 2014
AMS Reaches Agreement to Settle Nearly All Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Thousands of vaginal mesh lawsuits involving painful and debilitating injuries have been settled by American Medical Systems.
Endo International has released a statement indicating that “substantially all” of the transvaginal mesh lawsuits pending against its American Medical Systems (AMS) unit have…
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Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
July 21, 2014
Trial Judge Upholds $11.1 Million Verdict in Johnson & Johnson Vaginal Mesh Suit
An $11.1 million verdict delivered in a transvaginal mesh lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit is upheld by a NJ judge.
A New Jersey judge has denied a request by Johnson & Johnson to overturn an $11.1…
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