The multi-district litigation that has consolidated claims against Ethicon now includes a new lawsuit related to the Prolift pelvic mesh implant.

Recipients of the Prolift pelvic mesh implant allege that the manufacturers knew about the dangers of this particular form of transvaginal mesh, but did not warn consumers or the medical community.

Plaintiff Phyllis H. and her husband Patrick have lodged the Prolift pelvic mesh implant lawsuit after a 2007 implantation allegedly led to significant injuries. The Prolift pelvic mesh implant lawsuit includes claims of strict liability for defective product, claims of strict liability for design defect, constructive fraud and breach of implied warranty. The plaintiff is raising a claim for loss of consortium, as well as punitive damages in addition to other costs allegedly associated with the receipt of the Prolift pelvic mesh implant.

As with all medical devices, there is a risk of injuries with the pelvic Prolift mesh implant. However, many of the patients who received this implant say that they were never told at the time of discussing the possible surgery with their doctor about the risk of developing side effects and problems, or the warning signs they should be aware of to report to their doctor about the development of these issues.

The Prolift pelvic mesh implant and a number other different types of transvaginal mesh implants have been connected with significant injuries. For patients who received this type of implant and expected that it would help them, the discovery of significant and painful side effects can be overwhelming.

The pain of getting an implant that a patient expected to help can be overwhelming when that same person has to back to the doctor with claims of serious issues and side effects. Plenty of similar devices have already been named in lawsuits filed by patients and loved ones who claim the recipient struggled to live their life normally following implantation. Most of those patients allege similar issues in terms of the side effects, and all argue that the makers of the devices didn’t go far enough in warning the medical community or patients and doctors directly about the potential for problems after initial implantation.

A patient who received a Prolift pelvic mesh implant and later suffered complications or had to go through revision surgery might be entitled to recover compensation in a lawsuit. Settlements have also been achieved in transvaginal mesh lawsuits associated with the Prolift pelvic mesh implant in many other cases. Settlements are often encouraged and sought out by the defendants in a Prolift pelvic mesh lawsuit because of the uncertainty associated with going through litigation.

If you or someone you know has already been harmed by the Prolift pelvic mesh implant, you have the right to consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

The Prolift Pelvic Mesh Implant is Case No. 2:18-CV-01146, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Charleston Division.