Thousands of women filed lawsuits against transvaginal mesh manufacturers, claiming they suffered serious health problems from the implants.
What Is POP, and Who’s At Risk for Developing It?
Pelvic organ prolapse is a serious health condition where a pelvic organ, like the bladder, falls from its original spot and pushes against the walls of the vagina.
Transvaginal Mesh Cases Highly Complicated, Doctors Say
Johnson & Johnson recently announced they had reached a settlement for thousands of lawsuits filed against the company for its metal hip implant.
New Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Options Available for Women
Due to the growing number of transvaginal mesh complications being reported, other treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse are becoming more popular.
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits Progress in West Virginia District Court
A number of lawsuits against transvaginal mesh manufacturers are progressing in court.
Oregon Mesh Lawsuit May Head to Federal Court
Attorneys representing an Oregon woman who filed a lawsuit against a pelvic mesh maker due to serious complications she suffered are looking to move the case from state court to a federal venue, The Pennsylvania Record reported.
Johnson & Johnson Facing Surgical Mesh Lawsuit Claims
Johnson & Johnson is one of the manufacturers of surgical mesh implants that now faces thousands of lawsuits from women who suffered complications and injuries from the devices.
Background on Mirena FDA Approval for Birth Control in 2009
The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) was approved for use as a contraceptive by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2000.
Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits Top 10,000 Claims
More than 10,000 lawsuits have been filed due to complications experienced with American Medical System’s transvaginal mesh, which is meant to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Transvaginal Mesh Not Safest Option For POP & Stress Urinary Incontinence
Transvaginal mesh devices are intended to treat one of two conditions in women: Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence or SUI.