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Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer Reports On First Trial Verdict Outside of California

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Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

TVM Injury Leads to Trial Verdict

A New Jersey state court has awarded a South Dakota couple $7.76 million dollars in punitive damages in the first transvaginal mesh case to go to trial according to the lawyers for Plaintiff Linda Gross.  The February 28 award comes on the heels of the jury’s partial plaintiff’s verdicts of $3.35 million in compensatory damages.  In the February 25 verdict the jury found by a 7 to 2 vote that the manufacturers failed to adequately warn plaintiff Linda Gross’s implanting surgeon of the risks associated with the pelvic mesh and additionally, that the device was the approximate cause of injury.  However, by a 7 to 2 vote, the jury also found there was no fraudulent misrepresentation to the implanting surgeon and, by unanimous vote, that the device was not defectively designed.  The jury, comprised of six women and three men, was presided over by Judge Carol Hickbee of the Atlantic County, New Jersey Superior Court.

The case involved the Gynecare ProLift, a device manufactured by Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon’s subsidiary.  It is a device that Ethicon stopped selling in August 2011.  This followed a July 2011 safety communication from the Food and Drug Administration warning healthcare providers and patients that “surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ prolapse may expose patients to greater risk than other surgical options.”  The agency added that there is “no evidence of greater clinical benefit such as improved quality of life.”

Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

  • Infections
  • Internal bleeding
  • Vaginal scar tissue
  • Vaginal wall narrowing
  • Painful urination
  • Fistulas
  • Mesh shrinkage
  • Mesh migration
  • Urinary problems
  • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
  • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
  • Pain
  • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
  • Recurrence of incontinence
  • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

The Problem

In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

  • Erosion of the implanted mesh
  • Infection and/or bleeding
  • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
  • Problems with organs near the implantation site

Helping You

You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

CALL: 1-800-632-1404

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    Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer Reports on Verdict Against Company

    FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

    Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

    We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

    TVM Injury Leads to Trial Verdict

    As attorneys that represent women who received transvaginal mesh devices, we want to report that a New Jersey jury has found for the plaintiffs in the first case to go to trial over Johnson & Johnson’s Gynecare Prolift, a transvaginal mesh device designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP).  The case is Gross v Ethicon, Inc., No. ATL-L-6966-10 (NJ Atlantic County Superior February 25, 2013).

    Linda Gross suffered severe complications after receiving her prolift transvaginal mesh (TVM) device in July 2006.  Doctors discovered that it had eroded into surrounding tissue causing inflammation, scaring and neurological damage.  Then 41 years old, Gross underwent numerous surgeries to remove the mesh that had eroded and repair the damage to the best of the physician’s abilities, and she suffers from permanent, disabling pain in her pelvis and legs.

    The lawsuit that was filed alleged that Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, failed to adequately warn of the device’s risks and made fraudulent misrepresentations to promote the product.  The plaintiff contended that Ethicon was aware of possible complications associated with Prolift but began marketing the device, despite the red flags, in order to meet the company’s planned March 2005 launch date.  Following a jury trial, the jury awarded $3.35 million in compensatory damages.  In a second phase the jury awarded $7.76 million in punitive damages.

    The Gross case is the first to go to trial among more than 1,800 lawsuits by women who have alleged injury from the Prolift.  Numerous other cases alleging injuries from transvaginal mesh devices are pending against Johnson & Johnson and also other manufacturers including in an MDL in federal court in the State of West Virginia.  Johnson & Johnson removed several of these products, including the Prolift, from the United States market after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011 ordered the company to perform post-market studies showing the efficacy and safety of the devices.

    This is the second verdict overall as to a transvaginal mesh product.  Last July, a jury in the State of California awarded damages of more than $5 million dollars to Christine Scott who suffered permanent injuries after receiving the Evolva Plus biosynthetic support system, a similar product manufactured by C.R. Bard, Inc.

    Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

    Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

    Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

    • Infections
    • Internal bleeding
    • Vaginal scar tissue
    • Vaginal wall narrowing
    • Painful urination
    • Fistulas
    • Mesh shrinkage
    • Mesh migration
    • Urinary problems
    • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
    • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
    • Pain
    • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
    • Recurrence of incontinence
    • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

    Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

    Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

    If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

    The Problem

    In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

    Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

    In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

    In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

    • Erosion of the implanted mesh
    • Infection and/or bleeding
    • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
    • Problems with organs near the implantation site

    Helping You

    You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

    If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

    We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

    CALL: 1-800-632-1404

    EMAIL: clicking here

    FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION:

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      Transvaginal Mesh Attorney (TVM Attorney) Highlights Risks and Benefits

      FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

      Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

      We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

      TVM Injuries: Benefits vs. Risks

      Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit: Adverse Events Undermine Benefits

      Surgical transvaginal mesh implant fails to provide any substantial benefit and is no way better than non-mesh and other conventional pelvic prolapse repair treatments, according to the January 2013 public health alert by the FDA. Mesh implants, to make matters worse, result in severe complications, including vaginal infections, bladder perforations, postoperative difficulties, and urinary problems. While at least one in every five users is likely to suffer from transvaginal mesh side effect injuries, premature mesh erosion requires users to undergo surgical removal or other treatments, which costs them much more than the original procedure. A South Dakota woman underwent 18 surgeries after having suffered several injuries from Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh implant.

      FDA Device Approval Process in Question

      A number of transvaginal mesh litigations have questioned the FDA approval of these medical devices through the 510(k) process that saves products from mandatory clinical trials. Most of the 99 mesh and sling implants subject to product liability lawsuits are allowed through this controversial approval process without the need to undergo rigorous testing. The end result is that thousands of women suffer from permanent and life-threatening injuries. A 2011 report in the Archives of Internal Medicine highlighted 21 products, including mesh implants, which had been recalled between 2005 and 2010 but approved without adequate prior testing.

      FDA Acknowledges Transvaginal Mesh Injuries

      The FDA warned about transvaginal mesh injuries for the first time in 2008 following a revision of all pelvic prolapse surgical implants done since 1996. The regulator admitted that it was aware of thousands of mesh erosion, pelvic perforation, vaginal infection, and postoperative complication complaints linked to vaginal mesh implants. A more stringent FDA warning was issued in 2011 following analysis of all vaginal mesh implants in the last 15 years, which rejected claims by manufacturers that mesh implant could lead to additional benefits over non-mesh treatments. Meanwhile, the FDA received over 2,800 transvaginal mesh complaints on it MedWatch program.

      Highlighting of significant side effect injuries associated with mesh implants by consumer groups and research institutions forced the FDA to ask manufacturers in January 2012 to conduct detail post-marketing safety studies about their products. The directive covered 11 slings and 88 mesh implants. Johnson & Johnson, afraid of negative fallout, recalled its Ethicon Gynecare transvaginal mesh, which was subject to over 2,000 product liability lawsuits in June 2012.

      Research Studies on Transvaginal Mesh Injuries

      • March 2013: A Russian research paper presented at the Milan European Association of Urology conference warned of higher risk of complications caused by surgical transvaginal mesh implants. Scholars found that at least 22 percent of over 600 mesh users interviewed suffered one or more mesh-linked, intra-operative, and post operative injuries. They listed over 30 types of serious complications caused by mesh devices and advised those without significant pelvic prolapse or young at age against using these implants.
      • September 2012:  A joint study conducted by Spectrum Health and the Mayo Clinic, reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, warned of potential uterus damage risk caused by transvaginal mesh removal surgery. Scholars discovered that mesh implants made of polypropylene could result in pelvic fibrosis. Their proximity to the uterus results in transection of this vital organ during the excision process. The study put the morbidity rate caused by mesh implants to as high as 14.5 percent.
      • December 2011:  The Committee on Gynecologic Practice, the foremost body of all gynecologists, urologists, and obstetricians in the country, warned all its members of the risk of complications caused by transvaginal mesh implants. It recommended restrictions on mesh prescribing these mesh implants, citing higher rate of failure.
      • July 2011:  Public Citizen listed transvaginal mesh implants of all types available in the United States on its “Do Not Use” register. It began a nationwide campaign to force FDA to reassess safety of these implants. A month later, a European study claimed that vaginal mesh implants had an unusual high reoperation rate pegged at 12 percent. It noted serious infections, mesh erosion, and life-altering complications as the most important causes of secondary surgeries.
      • October 2010: A report in the Obstetrics & Gynecology journal criticized transvaginal mesh implants for their high erosion rate and dismissed its efficacy for pelvic prolapse treatment. It found that one in every six users faces the risk of premature mesh erosion and that these implants did not improve quality of lives of users as claimed by manufacturers.

      If you have experienced an injury after a vaginal mesh procedure, contact our attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 today. Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

      Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

      Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

      Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

      • Infections
      • Internal bleeding
      • Vaginal scar tissue
      • Vaginal wall narrowing
      • Painful urination
      • Fistulas
      • Mesh shrinkage
      • Mesh migration
      • Urinary problems
      • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
      • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
      • Pain
      • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
      • Recurrence of incontinence
      • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

      Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

      Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

      If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

      The Problem

      In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

      Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

      In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

      In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

      • Erosion of the implanted mesh
      • Infection and/or bleeding
      • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
      • Problems with organs near the implantation site

      Helping You

      You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

      If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

      We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

      CALL: 1-800-632-1404

      EMAIL: clicking here

      FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION:

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        Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer (TVM Lawyer) Notes On Study Highlighting Risks

        FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

        Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

        We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

        TVM Injuries: Study Highlights Risks

        Transvaginal mesh implants can cause grave complications when used by younger women or those without severe pelvic organ prolapse, according to the recent findings endorsed at the Milan annual meet of the European Association of Urology in March 2013. Derived from a Russian study, the research highlights a number of intra-operative, postoperative, and associated transvaginal mesh side effect injuries in at least 25 percent patients following surgical mesh treatment for pelvic prolapse.

        Researchers discovered that surgical transvaginal mesh implants resulted in significant pelvic, perineal, and vaginal hematomas while many suffered from rectal damage, urethral injury, blood loss, and bladder injury during mesh surgeries. Transvaginal mesh implants led to at least 30 types of complications, including pain, mesh shrinkage, mesh protrusion causing bladder damage, early mesh erosion, origination of fistulas, secondary or removal surgery, pelvic infection, and urinary problems.

        Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

        The latest European findings reinforce the claim of over 4,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits filed in various U.S. courts seeking product liability against mesh implant manufacturers. All major mesh producers, such as AMS, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson, Bard, and Coloplast, are facing litigations for marketing defective mesh implants without disclosing potential side effects. Johnson & Johnson is involved in a massive legal tangle with more than 2,000 vaginal mesh lawsuits filed by consumers who suffered from side effects caused by Ethicon, Gynecare, Prolift, TVT, Prosima, and other mesh products. More than 1,000 Gynecare transvaginal mesh lawsuits are pending for trial at a New Jersey court. In February 2013, a Johnson & Johnson mesh lawsuit resulted in whopping $11 million compensation.

        Boston Scientific, which manufacturers a range of transvaginal mesh and sling implants, including Pinnacle, Uphold, and Advantage Fit brands, has already paid millions of dollars in damages to settle over 700 vaginal mesh lawsuits. Mentor, now a part of Johnson & Johnson, is fighting to defend itself in dozens of unsettled transvaginal mesh lawsuits. American Medical Systems settled close to 100 mesh and sling lawsuits filed over failure and side effects of its Perigee, Apogee, Elevate, and BioArc implants. Over 250 Bard Avaulta vaginal mesh lawsuits are pending in a West Virginia court under the federal MDL provision. The first of these lawsuits resulted in $5.5 million in damages.

        Transvaginal Mesh: FDA Warning

        The FDA is under attack for granting approval to most of the 88 vaginal mesh and 11 sling implants under its 510(k) process. This allows products to be introduced without undergoing mandatory rigorous pre-marketing clinical trials. In August 2011, consumer rights watchdog Public Citizen, highly critical of such fast-track approval, called for banning mesh and sling products of all 33 manufacturers available in the United States.

        The federal regulator acknowledged in 2008 the link between vaginal mesh implants and the potential risk of serious side effects, such as infection, mesh failure, and secondary surgery. It highlighted the interim result of an internal study that covered all patients with surgical mesh and sling implants since 1996.

        In 2011, the FDA issued a public health alert listing a number of potential complications of using transvaginal mesh implants. It also stated that surgical transvaginal mesh implant did not offer any health benefit over other types of treatment. The warning followed more than 2,800 mesh adverse events reported on the MedWatch program. Major side effect injuries named by the FDA include

        • Early device failure
        • Mesh shrinkage
        • Pelvic organ and floor perforations
        • Permanent injuries
        • Bladder perforation
        • Vaginal scarring
        • Infection and sepsis
        • Surgical injuries

        In January 2012, the FDA ordered manufacturers of all 99 vaginal mesh and sling products in the market to make comprehensive assessment of their products and report on the associated injury risks. Many manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, withdrew many of their products rather than carrying out safety assessments required by the federal regulator. This fueled widespread consumer belief about the efficacy and worthiness of transvaginal mesh implants for pelvic repair.

        If you have experienced an injury after a vaginal mesh procedure, contact our attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 today. Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

        Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

        Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

        Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

        • Infections
        • Internal bleeding
        • Vaginal scar tissue
        • Vaginal wall narrowing
        • Painful urination
        • Fistulas
        • Mesh shrinkage
        • Mesh migration
        • Urinary problems
        • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
        • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
        • Pain
        • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
        • Recurrence of incontinence
        • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

        Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

        Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

        If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

        The Problem

        In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

        Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

        In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

        In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

        • Erosion of the implanted mesh
        • Infection and/or bleeding
        • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
        • Problems with organs near the implantation site

        Helping You

        You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

        If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

        We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

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          Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer Reports on Things to Know About TVM and TVM Lawsuits

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          Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

          We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

          Things to Know About TVM Lawsuits

          About Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

          • About 4,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits, including class actions, have been filed across the United States.
          • Hundreds of transvaginal mesh injury lawsuits are also awaiting trial in Canada and Australia.
          • All major transvaginal mesh implant manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, American Medical Systems, Coloplast, and Bard are facing litigations citing product liability.
          • Many of the lawsuits have also challenged FDA fast-track approval of mesh implants through 510(k) process.
          • Some of them have named surgeons and hospitals for medical injuries during implant surgeries.

          Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Grounds

          • Compensation for permanent and debilitating injuries
          • Product liability for side effect injuries
          • Failure of manufacturer to warn consumers about possible side effect injuries
          • Mesh implant manufacturers endangering public health for economic gains
          • Early failure and reoperation forcing patients to bear financial losses along with suffering
          • Wrong prescription by surgeons and hospitals
          • Unnecessary medical expenses
          • Punitive damages

          Transvaginal Mesh Injuries Leading to Lawsuits

          • Early mesh erosion and shrinkage forcing reoperation
          • Infection and sepsis causing pain and suffering
          • Pelvic injury, bladder perforation, and vaginal scarring
          • Complications leading to multiple surgeries
          • Insertion injuries
          • Irreversible complications

          Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Settlements/ Verdict

          Johnson & Johnson Transvaginal Mesh Implant Lawsuit

          • Maximum numbers of transvaginal mesh lawsuits, about 2,000, are filed against Johnson & Johnson, the producer of Ethicon Gynecare Prolift, Gynecare Prosima, and Gynecare TVT mesh implant brands.
          • Over 1,000 Ethicon Gynecare transvaginal mesh lawsuits are consolidated at the court of New Jersey Judge Carol E. Higbee.
          • In February 2013, the Atlantic County Superior Court awarded $11 million to a 47-year-old woman who suffered from multiple mesh implant injury complications that required 18 surgeries.
          • Another transvaginal mesh lawsuit resulted in $3.35 million award for the plaintiff.

          Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

          • Boston Scientific produces Pinnacle, Uphold, Advantage Fit, Prefyx PPS, Obtryx Transobturator, Solynx SIS, and Lynx Suprapublic sling systems for prolapsed pelvic surgery.
          • Boston Scientific was ordered by a Louisiana federal court in October 2011 to pay $1.5 million to a woman suffered from complications caused by its Pinnacle mesh implant.
          • The manufacturer has settled over 700 mesh transvaginal implant lawsuits till date.
          • Dozens of transvaginal implant lawsuits are still pending against Boston Scientific.
          • Boston Scientific recalled ProteGen mesh implants (1999) and Pinnacle mesh implants (2011) following widespread side effect complaints.

          Mentor ObTape Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

          • A part of Johnson & Johnson, Mentor Corporation is named in over 200 transvaginal mesh lawsuits.
          • In October 2006, reports of serious side effect injuries forced Mentor to recall ObTape vaginal mesh implants.
          • Dozens of product liability lawsuits were settled in 2010 and 22 are still pending.

          AMS Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

          • Over 100 transvaginal mesh lawsuits are filed against the American Medical Systems. For side effects caused by Perigee, Apogee, Elevate, BioArc, In-Fast Ultr, and Monarc sling pelvic support systems.
          • More than two-dozen lawsuits are pending in various courts of California, Virginia, and Minnesota.

          Bard Avaulta Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

          • A California jury awarded $5.5 million to 53-year-old woman for complications caused by Bard’ Avaulta transvaginal mesh implant.
          • In February 2013, the MDL panel ordered for consolidation of 250 Avaulta vaginal mesh lawsuits at a West Virginia south district court.

          Coloplast Vaginal Mesh Injury Lawsuits

          • Colopast supplies Restorelle Smartmesh, Novasilk, and Exair mesh implants and Minitape, Omnisure, Supris Suprapubic, Aris Transobturator, and T-Sling slings.
          • More than 100 lawsuits are filed against Coloplast.
          • The MDL panel selected West Virginia federal Judge Josephe R. Goodwin for pre-trial consolidation of all Coloplast transvaginal mesh lawsuits.

          If you have experienced an injury after a vaginal mesh procedure, contact our attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 today. Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

          Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

          Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

          Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

          • Infections
          • Internal bleeding
          • Vaginal scar tissue
          • Vaginal wall narrowing
          • Painful urination
          • Fistulas
          • Mesh shrinkage
          • Mesh migration
          • Urinary problems
          • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
          • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
          • Pain
          • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
          • Recurrence of incontinence
          • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

          Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

          Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

          If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

          The Problem

          In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

          Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

          In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

          In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

          • Erosion of the implanted mesh
          • Infection and/or bleeding
          • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
          • Problems with organs near the implantation site

          Helping You

          You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

          If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

          We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

          CALL: 1-800-632-1404

          EMAIL: clicking here

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            Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer Discusses Risks of Procedure

            FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

            Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

            We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

            The Risks of Transvaginal Mesh (TVM)

            Transvaginal Mesh Side Effect Injuries: Research Studies

            Transvaginal mesh implants do not offer any significant advantage over non-mesh implants and carry considerable higher risk of side effect injuries. Independent research studies have warned of irreversible and multiple complications associated with these mesh implants. The FDA, based on thousands of transvaginal mesh implant injury complaints it received, has also admitted the possibility of serious complications caused by these devices designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse. About 4,000 litigations have been filed in different US courts following transvaginal mesh implant side effects that left many with debilitating injuries and permanent sufferings.

            Vaginal Mesh Implant Research Reports

            • In October 2010, Obstetrics & Gynecology journal published a research report that questioned the efficacy of transvaginal mesh implants for prolapse repairs. The study found that there was no significance improvement in quality of lives for those using mesh implants over non-mesh users. It also found 15.6 percent erosion rate among vaginal mesh implants that put down any superior benefit these devices claim to offer.
            • In July 2011, consumer group Public Citizen put transvaginal mesh implants of more than 30 manufacturers on its “Do Not Use.” A month later, it led a nationwide petition to the FDA to ban these devices and save users from serious, life-altering complications.
            • A European research paper published in August 2011 warned that transvaginal mesh implants could lead to higher reoperation risk. It found that as many as 12 percent of mesh implant users had to undergo reoperation following infections, complications, and mesh erosion.
            • A study by the Millennium Research Group and published in January 2012 highlighted concern among healthcare professionals over prescribing transvaginal mesh implants for pelvic floor repair. The foremost reason given was increasing number of reports about mesh-linked injuries and early erosion rate.
            • In December 2011, the Committee on Gynecologic Practice, the apex body of obstetricians, gynecologists, and urogynecologists, advised doctors to restrict prescribing transvaginal mesh following growing number of complaints about its side effects and failures.
            • Earlier this month, a transvaginal mesh warning was put out by the Committee on Gynecologic Practice, which includes members from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Urogynecologic Society.

            FDA and Transvaginal Mesh Implants

            In January 2012, the FDA ordered 33 transvaginal mesh implant producers to have comprehensive safety assessments of their products. The federal regulator asked manufacturers to carry out 99 post-marketing studies in total covering 88 surgical mesh implants and 11 mini-slings implanted through incisions. The order came after sever criticism of FDA approval of these mesh implants through its 510(k) process that allows fast-track permission without rigorous testing.

            In July 2011, the FDA warned about potential problems, such as infections, perforations, and serious complications, linked to transvaginal mesh implants. It admitted that its review of mesh implants between 1996 and 2010 did not show any significant benefit that these mesh devices had over alternative treatments available.

            There were at least 1,503 transvaginal mesh adverse event complaints reported on FDA MedWatch system between 2008 and 2010. The numbers swelled after the FDA admitted in 2008 to be aware reports of pelvic perforation, serious infections, additional multiple surgeries, vaginal shrinkage, and other complications caused by these medical products. The Atlantic County Superior Court awarded $11 million to a 46-year-old South Dakota woman in February 2013 to compensate her for injuries she suffered following transvaginal mesh implant. Linda Gross underwent 18 surgeries after the mesh implant side effects caused severe health complications impacting her life and career.

            If you have experienced an injury after a vaginal mesh procedure, contact our attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 today. Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

            Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

            Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

            Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

            • Infections
            • Internal bleeding
            • Vaginal scar tissue
            • Vaginal wall narrowing
            • Painful urination
            • Fistulas
            • Mesh shrinkage
            • Mesh migration
            • Urinary problems
            • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
            • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
            • Pain
            • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
            • Recurrence of incontinence
            • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

            Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

            Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

            If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

            The Problem

            In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

            Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

            In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

            In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

            • Erosion of the implanted mesh
            • Infection and/or bleeding
            • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
            • Problems with organs near the implantation site

            Helping You

            You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

            If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

            We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

            CALL: 1-800-632-1404

            EMAIL: clicking here

            FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION:

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              Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer Reports on $11 Million Verdict

              FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

              Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

              We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

              Johnson & Johnson Sued and Verdict Reached for Over $11 Million

              Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit: NJ Jury Awards $11 Million to Plaintiff

              A New Jersey court has approved $11 million in damages for a woman, who suffered from pain and multiple complications caused by side effects of Ethicon Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh.  Linda Gross, the 47-year-old plaintiff, had 18 surgeries following injuries caused by the mesh implant she had to treat pelvic organ prolapse. The jury at the Atlantic County Superior Court agreed to the contention of the plaintiff that she suffered from debilitating injuries because of failure on the part of Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, to properly inform about the risk of injuries. Her doctor maintained that he had prescribed her the Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh implant as there was no information available from the manufacturer about its potential side effects.

              Transvaginal Mesh Injury and FDA Warnings

              The transvaginal mesh lawsuit is one of more than 4,000 product liability litigations filed in the United States. All major transvaginal mesh manufacturers, including Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, American Medical Systems, and Coloplast are facing lawsuits alleging defective manufacturing, wrongful side effect information, product liability, and fraud.

              The FDA has recognized association of transvaginal mesh implants with high injury risks. A study carried on by it on transvaginal mesh injuries between 1996 and 2010 found that users had to undergo surgeries within months to overcome complications caused by the mesh implants. The results partially published in 2008 led the FDA to admit that all transvaginal mesh implants have serious side effects that could undermine the benefits of using these implants.

              The revelations led to three-fold increase in adverse reports, and the FDA received over 1,500 complaints in the next two years through its MedWatch adverse event reporting system. Pelvic pain and recurrence of prolapse were cited as two most listed complaints. In July 2011, the FDA warned about the risk of pelvic perforation, additional surgeries, and possible irreversible complications in patients caused by transvaginal mesh implants. The findings also highlighted that transvaginal mesh implants had no significant benefits compared to non-mesh implants.

              Leading consumer group Public Citizen petitioned the FDA in August 2011, a month after the federal regulator issued a health alert on transvaginal mesh implant injuries, demanding a ban on such products by 33 manufacturers to save users from serious, life-altering complications.

              Transvaginal Mesh Injuries

              • Transvaginal mesh implants have 10 to 20 percent failure rates. Early failure leads to recurrence of pelvic prolapse and patients have to undergo secondary surgeries within months. In many cases, it was found that the mesh implants failed within one to three years instead of a claimed life span of 15 to 20 years.
              • Early failure of transvaginal mesh implant is primarily attributed to its early erosion. This creates a number of serious complications, including pelvic injury, necessitating revision surgery. Erosion also exposes the mesh device on pelvic surface.
              • Shrinkage of transvaginal mesh implants results in pain and vagina shortening.
              • Infections and complications caused by transvaginal mesh implants leads to chronic pain, pelvic inflammations, sepsis, scar tissue formation, pain during intercourse, and vaginal bleeding.
              • Transvaginal mesh implant may perforate vagina, uterus, bladder, and pelvic organs.
              • Abdominal pain and urinary problems

              Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

              More than 2,000 transvaginal mesh injury lawsuits are awaiting trial in New Jersey while similar numbers of such lawsuits have also been filed in different federal courts. In July 2012, a state court in California ordered Bard to pay $5.5 million to a woman who suffered injuries after receiving its Avaulta Pelvic transvaginal mesh. In February 2013, A New Jersey jury awarded $3.35 million in an Ethicon vaginal mesh lawsuit. Boston Scientific was made to pay $1.5 million in damages by a Louisiana district court in October 2011 for injuries caused by its Pinnacle transvaginal mesh implants.

              If you have experienced an injury after a vaginal mesh procedure, contact our attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 today. Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

              Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

              Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

              Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

              • Infections
              • Internal bleeding
              • Vaginal scar tissue
              • Vaginal wall narrowing
              • Painful urination
              • Fistulas
              • Mesh shrinkage
              • Mesh migration
              • Urinary problems
              • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
              • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
              • Pain
              • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
              • Recurrence of incontinence
              • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

              Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

              Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

              If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

              The Problem

              In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

              Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

              In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

              In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

              • Erosion of the implanted mesh
              • Infection and/or bleeding
              • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
              • Problems with organs near the implantation site

              Helping You

              You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

              If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

              We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

              CALL: 1-800-632-1404

              EMAIL: clicking here

              FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION:

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                Your Email (required)

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                Jury Awards $7.76 Million in Punitive Damages Against Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon As It Relates to Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Says Transvaginal Mesh Lawyer

                FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

                Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

                We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

                Johnson & Johnson Sued and Judgment Reached for Over $10 Million

                There have now been TWO trials for women that received transvaginal mesh (TVM mesh) devices, and the juries have awarded more than a combined $15 million dollars.

                BREAKING NEWS: A JURY HAS JUST RETURNED A VERDICT AWARDING $3.35 MILLION IN COMPENSATORY DAMAGES AND NOW $7.76 MILLION IN PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR TRANSVAGINAL MESH INJURIES.

                The first such case to be heard in New Jersey has reached a verdict, coming in at a whopping $3.35 million. Still to be decided is the question of punitive damages, which the jury is currently considering.

                The plaintiff in this case is a 47 year old woman who received the vaginal mesh as a means to treat her pelvic organ collapse. She was living in South Dakota, and was present each day of trial.  Her implanting surgeon even flew from South Dakota to New Jersey to testify live.  From my following the trial, the manufacturer used the “blame the patient defense” (which is almost never a good idea) trying to almost establish that the Plaintiff wanted to have surgeries and caused much of her own pain.  By the verdict, I do not believe the jury agreed.

                Typical complaints with the mesh are that within weeks or months of the mesh being implanted, the medical problems start. Women can experience urinary problems, vaginal bleeding, pain, scarring, recurrent prolapse and perforation of the bladder, intestines and uterus. In many cases, patients must have the mesh surgically trimmed or removed. The removal process can require three or more revisions.

                In this case, the plaintiff endured additional medical treatment including 18 operations to repair the damage caused by the mesh. Yes, 18 surgeries, making this quite an extreme case but still one that is quite damaging to the defenses of the various manufacturers in my opinion.

                The FDA first began to acknowledge problems with transvaginal repairs in 2008, but claimed mesh complications were rare. It wasn’t until 2011 that the agency reversed its decision and said complications were in fact not rare, noting that issues arise in 10 percent of transvaginal mesh prolapse patients within a year of surgery. From 2005 to 2010, the agency received nearly 4,000 reports of complications related to transvaginal mesh products, including three deaths. In June 2012, Johnson & Johnsons’ Ethicon unit stopped selling most of its mesh brands after lawsuits were filed against the mesh manufacturer. This $3.35 million dollar judgment could have an impact on the thousands of lawsuits filed against other manufacturers of vaginal mesh implants.

                If you have experienced an injury after a vaginal mesh procedure, contact our attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 today. Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

                Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

                Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

                Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

                • Infections
                • Internal bleeding
                • Vaginal scar tissue
                • Vaginal wall narrowing
                • Painful urination
                • Fistulas
                • Mesh shrinkage
                • Mesh migration
                • Urinary problems
                • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
                • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
                • Pain
                • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
                • Recurrence of incontinence
                • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

                Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

                Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

                If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

                The Problem

                In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

                Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

                In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

                In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

                • Erosion of the implanted mesh
                • Infection and/or bleeding
                • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
                • Problems with organs near the implantation site

                Helping You

                You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

                If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

                We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

                CALL: 1-800-632-1404

                EMAIL: clicking here

                FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION:

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                  Jury Awards Over $3 Million to Transvaginal Mesh Recipient in New Jersey

                  FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

                  Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

                  We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

                  Johnson & Johnson Sued and Judgment Reached for Over $3 Million

                  There have now been TWO trials for women that received transvaginal mesh (TVM mesh) devices, and the juries have awarded more than a combined $8 million dollars.

                  The first such case to be heard in New Jersey has reached a verdict, coming in at a whopping $3.35 million. Still to be decided is the question of punitive damages, which the jury is currently considering.

                  The plaintiff in this case is a 47 year old woman who received the vaginal mesh as a means to treat her pelvic organ collapse. She was living in South Dakota, and was present each day of trial.  Her implanting surgeon even flew from South Dakota to New Jersey to testify live.  From my following the trial, the manufacturer used the “blame the patient defense” (which is almost never a good idea) trying to almost establish that the Plaintiff wanted to have surgeries and caused much of her own pain.  By the verdict, I do not believe the jury agreed.

                  Typical complaints with the mesh are that within weeks or months of the mesh being implanted, the medical problems start. Women can experience urinary problems, vaginal bleeding, pain, scarring, recurrent prolapse and perforation of the bladder, intestines and uterus. In many cases, patients must have the mesh surgically trimmed or removed. The removal process can require three or more revisions.

                  In this case, the plaintiff endured additional medical treatment including 18 operations to repair the damage caused by the mesh. Yes, 18 surgeries, making this quite an extreme case but still one that is quite damaging to the defenses of the various manufacturers in my opinion.

                  The FDA first began to acknowledge problems with transvaginal repairs in 2008, but claimed mesh complications were rare. It wasn’t until 2011 that the agency reversed its decision and said complications were in fact not rare, noting that issues arise in 10 percent of transvaginal mesh prolapse patients within a year of surgery. From 2005 to 2010, the agency received nearly 4,000 reports of complications related to transvaginal mesh products, including three deaths. In June 2012, Johnson & Johnsons’ Ethicon unit stopped selling most of its mesh brands after lawsuits were filed against the mesh manufacturer. This $3.35 million dollar judgment could have an impact on the thousands of lawsuits filed against other manufacturers of vaginal mesh implants.

                  If you have experienced an injury after a vaginal mesh procedure, contact our attorneys at 1-800-632-1404 today. Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

                  Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

                  Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

                  Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

                  • Infections
                  • Internal bleeding
                  • Vaginal scar tissue
                  • Vaginal wall narrowing
                  • Painful urination
                  • Fistulas
                  • Mesh shrinkage
                  • Mesh migration
                  • Urinary problems
                  • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
                  • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
                  • Pain
                  • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
                  • Recurrence of incontinence
                  • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

                  Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

                  Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

                  If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

                  The Problem

                  In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

                  Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

                  In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

                  In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

                  • Erosion of the implanted mesh
                  • Infection and/or bleeding
                  • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
                  • Problems with organs near the implantation site

                  Helping You

                  You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

                  If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

                  We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

                  CALL: 1-800-632-1404

                  EMAIL: clicking here

                  FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION:

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                    Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Lawyer Comments on $5 Million Judgment

                    FREE CASE EVALUATION: 1-800-632-1404

                    Tens of thousands of women receive a transvaginal mesh (TVM) device each and every year from numerous suppliers: American Medical Systems, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson / Ethicon.  Thousands of women have been injured through no fault of their own, including vaginal erosion, pain, urinary problems, bleeding, infection and more. Our attorneys are representing women in all fifty states and Canada who have been injured.  For a free case evaluation, call 1-800-632-1404.

                    We are honored to have two women on staff ready and willing to discuss the facts of your case with you as often as needed.

                    C.R. Bard Sued and Judgment Reached for Over $5 Million

                    Christine Scott received C.R. Bard’s Avulta Plus Biosynthetic Support System, a transvaginal mesh device, to treat urinary incontinence (also known as stress urinary incontinence or SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (also known as POP).  The transvaginal surgical mesh device (TVM) is designed to reinforce the vaginal wall and provide additional support to organs such as the bladder.  After surgeons implanted the mesh, Ms. Scott began retaining urine and required a catheter for nearly six months.  Physicians determined that the mesh was too tight and performed several additional procedures to loosen it.  Ms. Scott, however, later developed pain and an infection.  She underwent additional surgeries to remove the TVM mesh device, but surgeons determined that part of it had eroded into her colon and could not be removed completely.  As a result, Ms. Scott suffers from permanent fecal incontinence and chronic pain, and she is unable to have sexual intercourse.  She also faces a risk of further infections and other complications, and she may require additional surgeries in the future.

                    Ms. Scott and her husband sued C.R. Bard, Inc. alleging that the company failed to properly test the device before placing it on the market.  They also alleged that Bard failed to adequately warn physicians of the potential risk associated with the device and adequately train them on how to implant it, and that the company defectively designed the product.

                    C.R. Bard, Inc. as the defendant argued that the surgeons negligently implanted the mesh too tightly, leading to Ms. Scott’s urinary retention and the need for additional procedures to loosen the mesh which caused the infection and the devices’ erosion.

                    The jury found for the plaintiffs allocating fault at 60% to C.R. Bard and 40% to the surgeon who implanted the device.  The jury awarded $3.61 million dollars against Bard, $3.31 million to Scott and $300,000 to her husband for loss of consortium.

                    Our team of attorneys are currently representing more than 100 women who claim to have suffered similar injuries as a result of using pelvic mesh products. Please continue reading for more help.

                    Do You Qualify for a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

                    Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Our team of lawyers are representing women who experienced both complications.

                    Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:

                    • Infections
                    • Internal bleeding
                    • Vaginal scar tissue
                    • Vaginal wall narrowing
                    • Painful urination
                    • Fistulas
                    • Mesh shrinkage
                    • Mesh migration
                    • Urinary problems
                    • Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
                    • Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
                    • Pain
                    • Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
                    • Recurrence of incontinence
                    • Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both

                    Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.

                    Our team of attorneys is reviewing case evaluations for women across the country who have received TVM and TVT products from manufactures such as C.R. Bard, Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, and Coloplast.

                    If you need help from a transvaginal mesh device injury, call us today for help.

                    The Problem

                    In 2008, the FDA first released concerns about the safety of transvaginal placement of mesh. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA received three to five times as many adverse reports associated with mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse repair than what agency received from 2005 to 2007 (nearly 1,000 reports of adverse events were received from 2005-2007).

                    Many of these patients complain because of erosion or contraction of the mesh material (which has been described as being of a similar material as Rubbermaid storage containers).  The erosion leads to bleeding, severe pelvic pain, painful (or impossible) sexual performance and a recurrence of urinary problems.

                    In July 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update related to what it called ‘serious complications’ related to the use of vaginal mesh for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI).  It is now known that complications linked to transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in SUI and POP patients are not rare and can require multiple surgeries to correct problems related to the use of surgical mesh. In fact, the FDA now says that additional surgeries may actually not be able to repair damage caused by implantation of the mesh.

                    In other words, the side effects of the mesh placement may be permanent.  These complications from transvaginal placement of surgical mesh include:

                    • Erosion of the implanted mesh
                    • Infection and/or bleeding
                    • Pain, including pain during sexual intercourse
                    • Problems with organs near the implantation site

                    Helping You

                    You may have experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, failure to conduct sexual intercourse and more. A physician may have tried to remove the mesh and been unable to do so. You may be in excruciating pain, and need help. We are offering free case evaluations to the general public across the United States and Canada. Manufacturers we consider include American Medical Systems, Bard, Boston Scientific, Ethicon,Gynecare, Coloplast, and Johnson & Johnson.

                    If you received a transvaginal mesh / sling and have been injured, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Problems include pain, inability to have intercourse,bleeding, mesh growth into the body, mesh erosion, and more. Problems could be irreversible. Please fill out the form to the right or call us so that we can provide you with forms to evaluate your potential case immediately.

                    We are accepting case evaluations nationwide and in Canada, as well.  Please do not hesitate or delay in contacating TVM / TVT Sling and transvaginal mesh attorneys :

                    CALL: 1-800-632-1404

                    EMAIL: clicking here

                    FILL OUT THIS FORM FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND CASE EVALUATION:

                      Your Name (required)

                      Your Email (required)

                      Your Phone Number (required)

                      Case Details

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                      NOTE: Our team of attorneys will review potential cases for all fifty states, including Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.