Vaginal Mesh

Vaginal mesh was touted as a “minimally invasive” method to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. It can also come with life-altering complications. Thousands of adverse reactions, including three deaths, have been linked to failed mesh.

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Woman holding her stomach area representing the transvaginal mesh case settled.

Transvaginal Mesh Case Settles Weeks Before Trial

MedTruth Editors · July 27, 2023

After it is implanted, the Obtryx mesh has been known to contract over time, causing it to pull or compress inside the person’s body, resulting in adverse effects.

Legal Developments
Woman talking to her doctor representing a vaginal mesh report saying women are not given accurate medical advice.

Mesh Report Claims Women Not Given Accurate Advice

MedTruth Editors · July 10, 2023

Transvaginal mesh is intended to prevent pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.

Women's Health
A lawyer writing case papers representing a vaginal mesh lawsuit summarily dismissed.

Vaginal Mesh Suit Summarily Dismissed

MedTruth Editors · August 4, 2022

A summary judgment can be thought of as a trial on paper. Both sides submit their best arguments for why the law favors their side, accepting all of their opponent's claims, with the judge eventually deciding the outcome.

Women's Health
Ethicon headquarters sign in front of building representing the company's surgical mesh appeal loss.

Ethicon Loses $300 Million Surgical Mesh Appeal

MedTruth Editors · May 6, 2022

The company must pay over $300 million to California for misleading marketing practices regarding transvaginal mesh products.

Legal Developments
Image of a Scottish flag representing Scottish vaginal mesh victims sent to the US.

Scottish Vaginal Mesh Victims Sent to the U.S.

MedTruth Editors · July 22, 2021

Scotland has agreed to pay for Scottish women implanted with vaginal mesh to travel to the United States and undergo treatment from a specialist.

Women's Health
Image of a lawyer representing the pelvic mesh lawsuit amendment struck down by Pennsylvania court.

Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit Amendment Struck Down by Penn. Court

MedTruth Editors · July 14, 2021

Judge Wiegand has rejected the amended complaint of Susan and Carl Antonucci in an ongoing lawsuit regarding Boston Scientific’s pelvic mesh products.

Legal Developments
Image of lawyers shaking hands representing the 188 million pelvic mesh settlement.

Multi-Million Dollar Transvaginal Mesh Settlement with 47 States

MedTruth Editors · March 31, 2021

Boston Scientific has agreed to settle transvaginal mesh claims from 47 states and the District of Columbia for $188.7 million. Last week’s settlement concludes a series of lawsuits accusing Boston Scientific of violating consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the safety and effectiveness of their transvaginal mesh products.

Legal Developments
A stock photo of a judge writing a decision, representing the January 2020 Ethicon mesh judgement in California.

California Ethicon Mesh Judgement Results in $344 Million Fine for J&J

James Parker · January 30, 2020

Johnson & Johnson's subsidiary is set to pay $344 million for failing to inform consumers about the risks of transvaginal mesh.

Legal Developments
Doctor charged in transvaginal mesh surgery scheme consulting with patient.

Doctor and Accomplice Charged in Transvaginal Mesh Surgery Scheme

Nicole Knight · November 14, 2019

A doctor and his consultant face multiple charges after tricking transvaginal mesh patients into getting unnecessary surgery.

Legal Developments
Photo of a Canadian flag after Canada removes transvaginal mesh from the market following a safety review.

Canada Removes Transvaginal Mesh From Market, Still Available for Some

Nicole Knight · August 9, 2019

Health Canada announced the removal of transvaginal mesh from the market following a safety review. However, transvaginal mesh will still be available for women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in some cases.

News
A photo of a mesh fence to resemble the latest transvaginal mesh trial where testimony stated that J&J Mesh Misleads Consumers with Marketing Tactics.

Marketing Tactics Mislead Consumers, Says Latest Testimony Against J&J Mesh

James Parker · July 31, 2019

In the latest transvaginal mesh trial, led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, expert testimony speaks to the way Johnson & Johnson's advertisements mislead consumers. Surgeon Margolis believes their mesh causes "substantial, significant, irreversible damage," despite consumer-friendly ads.

Legal Developments
A photo of Billie Copley next to a photo of Jennifer Snowden, two women injured by transvaginal mesh.

Stories Not Statistics: Faces of Transvaginal Mesh

Carah Wertheimer · May 31, 2019

For Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, MedTruth is sharing patient stories. We're recognizing two transvaginal mesh survivors living with chronic pain. For Billie Copley, 44, and Jennifer Snowden, 34, transvaginal mesh implants have changed their lives forever.

Patient Stories
A photo of a woman with transvaginal mesh after news of Transvaginal Mesh Sales Halted by FDA.

FDA Stops Sales of Transvaginal Mesh

Carah Wertheimer · April 19, 2019

The FDA gave transvaginal mesh companies Boston Scientific and Coloplast 10 days to submit plans to withdraw their products from the market - officially ending transvaginal mesh sales. Unfortunately for many, the damage has been done.

FDA Regulation
An illustration of vaginal mesh, representing a vaginal mesh trial showing risk and ineffectiveness.

Largest Trial Shows Vaginal Mesh Isn’t More Effective Than Standard Repair

Ashley Lombardo · January 30, 2017

In a vaginal mesh trial, researchers found the devices pose unnecessary risks and are no more effective than standard repair.

Research + Findings
An illustration of a gavel, related to the New Jersey mesh settlement for Linda Gross, a South Dakota nurse, who survived transvaginal device complications.

New Jersey Court Awards $11 Million Mesh Settlement to Survivor

Ashley Lombardo · January 16, 2017

A New Jersey court awarded a mesh settlement more than $11 million to a South Dakota nurse surviving transvaginal mesh complications.

Legal Developments
An illustration of the Food and Drug Administration's safety communication on vaginal mesh warnings.

FDA Updates Vaginal Mesh Warning and Risk Classification

Ashley Lombardo · October 7, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration released a vaginal mesh warning, updating the public on mesh side effects.

FDA Regulation
An illustration of questions to ask before mesh surgery checklist on a clipboard.

FDA Recommends Questions to Ask Before Mesh Surgery

Ashley Lombardo · September 28, 2016

The Food and Drug Administration released a set of questions to ask before mesh surgery to reduce the number of vaginal mesh side effects, the

FDA Regulation