Transvaginal Mesh Patch News
Women speaking out about transvaginal mesh complications
Four Florida women spoke out about their transvaginal mesh complications to encourage other women to come forward. All four women had to undergo additional revision surgery after their surgical mesh device failed and caused severe pain by migrating and attaching to other parts of their bodies. More »
Specialists decreasing transvaginal mesh use
A survey of surgeons revealed that specialists are decreasing the use of transvaginal mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse. The survey was conducted to determine if a recent transvaginal mesh warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had any effect on use of the products. More »
Johnson & Johnson to halt sale of transvaginal mesh models
Medical giant Johnson & Johnson will stop selling several transvaginal mesh model following a wave of lawsuits against the company alleged the device caused injuries. The company asked permission from the Food and Drug Administration to discontinue selling four types of transvaginal mesh within the next 120 days. More »
Manufacturer sold transvaginal mesh device without FDA approval
Recent lawsuits have alleged that Johnson & Johnson manufactured and sold a transvaginal mesh device without first receiving approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Lawyers in these lawsuits allege that the company sold the Gynecare Prolift device as early as 2005, though the FDA did not approve the device until 2008. More »
More transvaginal mesh lawsuits filed against manufacturer
Two more transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed against the medical device’s manufacturer. The Massachusetts and Kansas lawsuits allege that Boston Scientific released a defective product that caused their injuries. More »
Transvaginal Surgical Mesh Lawsuits Website Launched by Hissey Kientz Law Firm
The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is announcing the launch of its new website, Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit. The site will serve as a source for legal news and medical information for patients who have experienced complications caused by surgical mesh used in transvaginal repair surgery. More »
Transvaginal mesh lawsuits on the rise
Approximately 600 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers of the surgical mesh patch since the Food and Drug Administration warned about the risks of the device. Nearly half of the pending transvaginal mesh patch lawsuits are against Johnson & Johnson. More »
FDA requiring more data on transvaginal mesh dangers
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring two manufacturers of the transvaginal mesh patch to present more data concerning the safety risks of the device. The agency is requiring Johnson & Johnson and C.R. Bard Inc. to conduct more clinical studies of the surgical mesh patch. More »
FDA strengthens surgical mesh patch warning
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that the transvaginal mesh patch can cause a risk of complications not found with traditional surgical treatments. The transvaginal—or surgical mesh—patch is used to treat women with pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. More »
FDA warns of problems with surgical mesh patch
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning about the risk of complications with the transvaginal mesh patch. The agency says that it has received over 1,000 reports of pain or other side effects in women who were treated with the device. More »