Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits: Medical Malpractice

What is vaginal mesh?

Vaginal mesh is a synthetic product used to treat stress induced urinary incontinence in women. It is also utilized to repair weakened pelvic tissues in women. For more than a decade, it has been marketed as a safe option. However, the number of lawsuits filed against the manufacturer of these mesh tells a different story.

Side effects of vaginal mesh implant

More than 100,000 women have undergone vaginal mesh implant. However, post vaginal mesh implant, many women started suffering from complications. The implant has resulted in bladder and uterus sagging into the vagina for many patients. Some of the complications reported are:

• Debilitating pain
• Recurring incontinence
• Inflammation and fever
• Bacterial infection on the mesh
• Erosion- damage to vaginal walls and other organs
• Bleeding
• Trouble sitting & walking
• Difficulty during intercourse

Many women suffered significant damage post implant that they had to undergo multiple repair surgeries to remove the vaginal mesh. As a result, many consulted vagina mesh attorneys to help them file the lawsuit.

As a consequence of multiple class action lawsuits filed against the manufacturer of these mesh nationwide, the Food and Drug Agency (FDA) last year finally banned medical companies from selling surgical mesh for the repair of pelvic tissues.

Johnson and Johnsons a case study

The giant corporate Johnson and Johnson is a common name in practically every American household. The company is manufacturer of personal care products, home cleaning supplies,

Medical care products among others.

Class action lawsuits against the company

1. This renowned company lost a major lawsuit. A California judge ordered the company to pay about $344 million for selling the mesh. Subsequently who suffered due to the implant.  The company was aware of the dangers of the product. This the second lawsuit that the company has lost.

According to the California Attorney General, Xavier Becerra “Johnson & Johnson knew

the danger of its mesh products but put profits ahead of the health of millions of women”

2. The first lawsuit lost was in 2019 where the company settled for a $117 million settlement for similar claims.
3. Additionally, the company also lost the lawsuit in Australia against more than 1300 women who filed the lawsuit. The Federal Court in this case also mentioned that the company failed to let the patients and the medical teams know about the dangers of the product.

All these lawsuits just point out that the company always puts its profit ahead of people all over the world. Despite being aware of the dangers of their product, they have continued to sell their product as safe to use.

We can help you

Our vagina mesh lawyers will guide you on filing the lawsuit. We know that you have already been through enough trauma due to your vaginal mesh implant. So, we make the process easier and stress free for you. Let us work with you, and get you the right compensation. The number to call is 1-(855) 254-7841 and set up a free consultation.