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Mary and William Longan of Maryland are suing Ethicon LLC and its parent company, Johnson & Johnson, for the injuries Mary allegedly sustained from their vaginal mesh product, the TVT-Obturator. Mary alleges that as a direct result of the vaginal mesh implant, she suffered from infection, mesh tearing, and severe pain and suffering.
According to the vaginal mesh lawsuit, Mary initially had the device implanted on Oct. 5, 2010 to treat her stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The TVT-Obturator reportedly functioned normally at first, and there were no complications during the plaintiff’s surgery. However, soon after the device was implanted, the plaintiff allegedly began suffering from pain in her lower abdomen.
During a medical examination, it was discovered Mary was suffering from mesh erosion, tissue infection, and mesh tearing. She underwent revision surgery sometime after her diagnosis, but still requires continuous checkups. Mary states that the company had the responsibility to notify her about the risks associated with vaginal mesh implants she was relying on the accuracy of the information given to her. If she had known about the risks associated with the mesh implants, Mary says she never would have chosen to have the procedure.
The Longans are suing Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson for manufacturing, selling, distributing, and marketing a dangerous product. The charges in their vaginal mesh implant lawsuit include negligence, false advertising, concealing information and misrepresenting a product.
Overview of Vaginal Mesh Complications
Vaginal mesh products were first approved in the 1990s to treat women suffering from POP and SUI. Vaginal mesh was considered one of the most successful medical innovations in the last decade, with many women opting to treat their conditions in a discrete manner. Vaginal mesh implants are designed to support and strengthen weakened pelvic tissue.
Despite the popularity of these devices, there have been hundreds of vaginal mesh complications reported with these devices. Many women are required to undergo revision surgery to put an end to the excruciating pain they report suffering. After the injury reports reached a certain number in 2008, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public warning regarding these vaginal mesh injury reports. In 2011, the agency gave another warning about vaginal mesh implants after receiving more than 1,000 adverse effect reports from surgical mesh manufacturers. The symptoms and injuries women often report are:
• Pelvic and urinary pain
• Pain during intercourse
• Vaginal scarring
• Recurrence of SUI
• Mesh erosion through the vaginal lining
• An increased risk of infection
• Puncturing of the blood vessels, bowels or bladder
The Longans’ case is a part of a multidistrict litigation (MDL) movement against Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson. They are seeking compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive charges.
The vaginal mesh implant MDL is In Re: Ethicon Inc., Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2327, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.
File a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Today
If you had revision surgery to repair damage caused by vaginal mesh, or you have surgery scheduled, you may qualify for compensation. Please visit the Transvaginal Mesh, Vaginal Sling, Vaginal Mesh and Bladder Sling Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. There, you can submit your claim for a free legal review and if it qualifies for legal action, a seasoned vaginal mesh lawyer will contact you for a free, no-obligation consultation. You will be guided through the litigation process at no out-of-pocket expenses or hidden fees. The vaginal mesh attorneys working this investigation do not get paid until you do.
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