Transvaginal Mesh Problems
Transvaginal mesh has become a symbol for all that is wrong with the current system for evaluating medical technology. The product was never thoroughly evaluated for use in pelvic organ prolapse (POP)...
View ArticleEndo Vaginal Mesh Settlement
American Medical Systems (AMS), a subsidiary of Endo International PLC, has agreed to settle about 360 vaginal mesh lawsuits. The settlement value has not been disclosed, but AMS has said that it would...
View ArticleVictory for Transvaginal Mesh Victims
On January 14, 2016, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Fourth Circuit issued a ruling in favor of transvaginal mesh injury victims in Cisson v. C.R. Bard, Inc. The decision is not just a victory for the...
View ArticleJohnson and Johnson Paying $120 Million in Transvaginal Mesh Settlements
Medical device manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has agreed on a settlement amount of $120 million for the thousands of lawsuits that have been filed against J&J and its subsidiary in regards to...
View ArticleStronger Clinical Requirements Address Risks of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair...
By Victoria Ipri, Staff Writer Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when pelvic floor muscles and tissue become weakened, torn or stretched. In POP, unsupported pelvic organs – the uterus, bladder and...
View ArticleBoston Scientific Mesh Allegations Being Investigated by FDA
The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating Boston Scientific due to allegations that the manufacturer has used counterfeit raw material in their surgical mesh products. The mesh...
View Article149 Transvaginal Mesh Cases Against C.R. Bard Dismissed – Already Settled
By Avon Alexander, Staff Writer Medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard was given a legal victory in court this week, after a U.S. District Court judge dismissed dozens of vaginal mesh product liability...
View Article75 Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits Settled
75 more transvaginal mesh lawsuits have reportedly been settled by C.R. Bard, Inc. The lawsuits were part of a federal multidistrict litigation that is underway in a federal court in West Virginia. The...
View ArticleEndo International Announces Plan to Resolve Remaining Mesh-Related Lawsuits
Endo International recently indicated that it would set aside $775 million to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits regarding the faulty vaginal mesh devices sold by the company. The mesh devices...
View ArticleFDA Finally Ends Practice of “Alternative Summary Reporting”
You’re not alone if you’ve never heard of “Alternative Summary Reporting.” It’s been around for decades, and the FDA has decided to finally end what many considered to be a reckless, even dangerous...
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