A 64-year-old woman was recently awarded $1.2 million in a transvaginal mesh case against Johnson & Johnson. The jury determined that the plaintiff had suffered damages because the vaginal-mesh implant the woman received was defectively designed and was responsible for causing the her injuries. The claim against Johnson & Johnson…
Coloplast is one of more than 30 manufacturers of vaginal mesh responsible for putting millions of women at risk. Transvaginal mesh (TVM) is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary continence (SUI), and Bloomberg reports that one manufacturer indicated that more than a million women have had…
Female incontinence is an embarrassing, complicated disorder, not uncommon for older women or those who suffered injury during childbirth. New research published and highlighted in an article by Tech Times, has revealed that female incontinence can now be treated by two effective surgeries, an alternative to transvaginal mesh implants, medical…
In 2011, Endo Pharmaceuticals bought American Medical Systems (AMS) for $2.9 billion. When Endo bought AMS, Endo become responsible for any potential legal liability associated with products that AMS had sold to consumers. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a big issue since American Medical Systems was one of the…
More than 40,000 plaintiffs who have filed transvaginal mesh claims are suffering serious complications associated with the use of surgical mesh products. Many of the plaintiffs who experienced these complications have already been forced to undergo revision surgeries and to have other expensive medical treatments performed to resolve complications from…
Transvaginal mesh products were marketed to women seeking treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Many women who had these products implanted have experienced serious complications, resulting in significant pain and necessitating revision surgeries. Thousands of women filed lawsuits resulting from the complications, and the cases…
Women who suffer from transvaginal mesh injuries may be embarrassed to discuss their condition with friends, loved ones, or even a medical professional. Victims may even postpone going to the doctor because they are waiting for symptoms to improve. However, if you or someone you love has suffered a transvaginal…
As the New Year approaches, many women currently suffering from transvaginal mesh complications will be closely watching the TVM litigation that is expected to occur in 2014. This year is likely to be an important one in which many TVM cases are resolved and in which the medical device manufacturers…
Throughout the federal court system in the United States, there are currently more than 35,000 lawsuits pending related to complications associated with transvaginal mesh products. Transvaginal mesh, or TVM, was marketed as an alternative to traditional surgical procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Unfortunately,…
As a patient, you trust that your doctor is well-informed of medical advancements, including developments and products that could be dangerous to your health. Patients who have been a victim of transvaginal mesh injuries may be surprised to discover that doctors were informed of the dangers in 2008. According to…