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• Johnson & Johnson Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed By California, Washington State AGs

  May 25, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Two states have filed vaginal mesh lawsuits representing women in their states who suffered complications and injuries due to Johnson & Johnson vaginal mesh products.

• Women With Vaginal Mesh Complications Have Increased Levels of Inflammation Around Implant: Study

  April 20, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A study of vaginal mesh explants found more white blood cells and inflammation around women who suffered complications such as erosion into the vagina.

• Boston Scientific Surgical Mesh Problems Continue, as FDA Investigations Allegations of Counterfeit Resin

  April 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has launched an investigation into claims that Boston Scientific used a counterfeit form of resin in surgical mesh products linked to severe complications in women.

• Vaginal Mesh Manufacturing Unit Shut Down By Endo, After Settling Lawsuits

  March 2, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Endo has ended all vaginal mesh production by shutting down its Astora Woman's Health division, in order to prevent more vaginal mesh litigation.

• Transvaginal Mesh Reoperation Rates High for Prolapse, Incontinence: Study

  February 23, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  An international group of researchers reports that they found few benefits of transvaginal mesh over native mesh repair, on top of a high rate of reoperations needed by mesh recipients.

• Ethicon Transvaginal Mesh Complications Result in $13.5M Verdict at Trial in Philadelphia

  February 11, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  An Ethicon vaginal mesh trial has ended in a $13.5 million verdict for the plaintiff in Philadelphia court.

• Johnson & Johnson Vaginal Mesh Settlement Reached to Resolve Group of Ethicon Cases

  January 28, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  Johnson & Johnson has reportedly agreed to settle 2,000 to 3,000 Ethicon vaginal mesh lawsuits in the first major settlement made by the company, which faces tens of thousands of claims.

• Vaginal Mesh Implants Reclassified As High Risk, Must Go Through Tougher Approval Process

  January 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has announce new rules that reclassify transvaginal mesh products as high-risk medical devices and will require them to go through a more stringent approval process showing safety and effectiveness.

• Ethicon Prolift Vaginal Mesh Trial Ends in $12.5M Award, As Hundreds More Move Forward

  December 23, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  An Ethicon Prolift vaginal mesh trial in Philadelphia has resulted in a $12.5 million award for the plaintiff, with hundreds more claims being prepared for trials nationwide.

• Boston Scientific Pelvic Mesh Verdict Cut From $100M to $10M

  October 12, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A $100 million jury verdict against Boston Scientific over a vaginal mesh lawsuit has been reduced to $10 million by a Delaware judge who refused to overturn the verdict completely.