Category: Medical Devices
Hospital Investigated for Experimental Bone Surgery
August 3, 2012 -- MassDevice is reporting that Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center is being investigated by the California Health Department after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of a woman who was severely injured when her surgeon used two...
St. Jude Medical Recalls Eon, Eon Mini Implants
August 3, 2012 -- The Minnesota-based medical device company St. Jude Medical has updated a recall on the Eon and Eon Mini pain management system. There is a problem with a weld on some of the batteries, which can cause...
Antiseptic Wipes Recalled for Bacterial Contamination
August 2, 2012 -- Zee antiseptic swabs, Dukal antiseptic wipes, and Dukal BZK swabs are being voluntarily recalled after inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found some lots were contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia. No injuries...
Trial Date Set for First DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit
Trial dates have been scheduled in the DePuy ASR Hip Implant MDL.
Vaginal Mesh Revision Surgery
Unfortunately, because vaginal mesh is intended to be a permanent implant, it may be impossible to completely remove vaginal mesh. Even with multiple surgeries, some complications may be permanent.
Texas Vaginal Mesh Lawyer
Over 100,000 vaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed against several manufacturers. The FDA has warned that serious complications are "not rare," and may include vaginal erosion, scarring, nerve damage, disfigurement of the vagina, pelvic pain, and more.
Types of Vaginal Mesh
There are 31 manufacturers of vaginal mesh and dozens of types of vaginal mesh. The largest manufacturers are Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit, C.R. Bard, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific, and Covidien.
Texas Pelvic Mesh Lawyer
Our pelvic mesh lawyers have experience representing the victims of defective medical devices and can help you get the compensation you deserve.
Vaginal Mesh Side Effects
Serious complications of vaginal mesh are not rare, according to the FDA. The agency has issued multiple warnings due to the risk of vaginal mesh erosion, perforation of internal organs, severe scarring, nerve damage, and pelvic pain.
Texas Vaginal Mesh Erosion Lawyer
The most common vaginal mesh side effect is erosion of the mesh into tissue. The mesh can perforate the vagina, bladder, intestines, or blood vessels.