Johnson and Johnson have been ordered to pay a New Jersey woman $20 million for a vaginal-mesh insert that left her in constant pain for nearly a decade. A jury in Philadelphia came to the conclusion in late April that the company, who designed and distributed the TVT-Secur mesh, was responsible for the pain and …
Endo Health Solutions, the parent company of American Medical Systems, indicates that they are the subject of an investigation by several states, which are investigating issues related to possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud associated with pelvic mesh products. In an annual report filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Endo disclosed that it has received …
Under a federal proposal, the makers of pelvic mesh implants are subject to stricter safety requirements. The FDA says plastic mesh used to repair pelvic collapse should be reclassified as a “high risk” medical device. For years women who have received the implant have been reporting pain, bleeding, and infections. Why Should Pelvic Mesh Safety …
For some women a pelvic transvaginal mesh product has been a god sent. To be able to resume a full active life, without the worry of a leaky bladder, is a true miracle for some women. And, this only became possible with the help of pelvic mesh. The mesh is most commonly used after pelvic …
The list of lawsuits and complaints over the negative adverse effects of pelvic mesh just seems to be getting longer and longer. Another mesh maker, Boston Scientific, has joined makers such as Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard, Covidien and others in reporting that their company is sharing in all of the negative attention, as they have …
New Jersey Superior Court Judge Carol Higbee recently ruled that three top Johnson & Johnson executives must testify about their knowledge of the safety concerns surrounding the vaginal mesh lawsuits pending before the court. Judge Higbee, who is presiding over more than 1,000 mesh cases in a consolidated litigation, said this month that J & …
A common defective medical implant, the transvaginal mesh, has caused a whole lot of agony and grief for women all over our country. But, for one woman, her complications have awarded her 5.5 million dollars, making history in our nation, as this is the first victory of its kind. Christine Scott had a vaginal mesh …
Symptoms Associated With Pelvic Mesh Erosion And Pelvic Prolapse Pelvic prolapse is a medical condition in which a part of the pelvis “prolapses”, or falls beyond its natural location. There are actually several types of pelvic prolapses, and the general condition can involve all organs of the pelvis. However, vaginal prolapse (not vaginal erosion) is …
For the second time, four Democratic lawmakers are seeking hearings into two controversial medical devices, the Lap-Band surgical weight loss device, made by Allergan Inc. and transvaginal meshes made by Johnson & Johnson. In a letter sent last week, the group, led by U.S. Representative Henry Waxman of California, asserts that both transvaginal mesh …
Vaginal erosion refers to an unnatural process of a vaginal mesh “eroding” into the vaginal area. Such a mesh is inserted into the vagina as a means of pelvis prolapse treatment. For years, doctors have believed that medical mesh products can help to support sagging pelvis organs, therefore eliminating the need for surgery and helping …