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Transvaginal Mesh
West Virginia Selected as Venue for Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Feb 9, 2012
| Parker Waichman LLP
Three transvaginal mesh multidistrict litigations involving various devices made by Boston Scientific, American Medical Systems and Johnson &...
Congressional Hearings Sought for Transvaginal Mesh, Lap-Band Devices
Jan 23, 2012
| Parker Waichman LLP
U.S. Rep. Harry Waxman of California and three other Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have asked the Republican who control the...
FDA Orders Transvaginal Mesh Studies
Jan 5, 2012
| Parker Waichman LLP
As part of its ongoing safety review of transvaginal mesh devices, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has asked 33 manufactures of such...
Transvaginal Mesh Not a Good Choice for Most Women in POP Repair, Medical Groups Warn
Nov 22, 2011
| Parker Waichman LLP
Two prominent physician groups have recommended that transvaginal mesh devices not be used in the majority of women who undergo surgical repair for...
Gynecare Prolift Transvaginal Mesh Named in Lawsuit
Oct 11, 2011
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Johnson & Johnson continues to be named in lawsuits alleging its Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh left women with permanent and painful...
More Women Seek Legal Recourse for Transvaginal Mesh Injuries
Sep 16, 2011
| Parker Waichman LLP
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) recent safety alert for transvaginal mesh devices has sparked a surge in inquiries to personal injury...
Parker Waichman LLP Joins Push for Transvaginal Mesh Recall
Sep 15, 2011
Parker Waichman LLP is adding its voice to those pushing for a recall of transvaginal mesh devices used in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery. ...
100+ Women Sue Over GyneCare Prolift Transvaginal Mesh Injuries
Sep 12, 2011
| Parker Waichman LLP
More than 100 women throughout the U.S. have filed suit against Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon unit over injuries they allegedly sustained as a...
Transvaginal Mesh for POP Repair Should be Classified "High Risk," FDA Panel Says
Sep 9, 2011
| Parker Waichman LLP
An advisory panel for the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) voiced support for an agency proposal to reclassify transvaginal mesh devices...
Transvaginal Mesh Failures Prompt Lawsuits, FDA Review
Sep 8, 2011
| Parker Waichman LLP
Women around the country continue to file lawsuit over transvaginal mesh device failures following surgery to repair pelvic organ prolapse...
