Opening arguments took place in the court case involving a woman who needed 18 operations to repair damage from a transvaginal mesh implant.
Her lawyer alleged that manufacturer Johnson & Johnson sold the device, which is supposed to shore up weakened pelvic muscles, after testing it inadequately and failing to warn of all the risks.
A Bloomberg story quotes him as saying: “They knew every single catastrophe before ...
continue reading...One criticism that plaintiffs in widespread lawsuits have leveled against transvaginal mesh implants is that the devices were approved without clinical testing.
According to a story in the New York Times, researchers actually did attempt a clinical test, but had to discontinue it early because so many participants were suffering potentially dangerous complications.
Transvaginal mesh implants are sling-like devices meant to treat urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. The lawsuits are based ...
continue reading...The Mayo Clinic says you’re likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner if you’re seeking treatment for urinary incontinence, although you may be referred immediately to a urologist or a urogynecologist if you are a woman.
It’s a good idea to start out well-prepared because appointments can be brief and because there’s often a lot of ground to cover, so the clinic provides some information to ...
continue reading...According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a number of risk factors for urinary incontinence.
Although urinary incontinence can be a distressing and inconvenient condition, it is treatable with options that include surgery, medication and physical therapy.
But some treatments, such as transvaginal mesh implants, can cause difficulties greater than the urinary incontinence itself.
The implants, marketed for treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, have prompted thousands of lawsuits due to ...
continue reading...Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing condition that often involves some inconvenient lifestyle changes.
But according to the Mayo Clinic, it’s sometimes a result of easily treatable medical conditions. Those conditions include:
Urinary tract infection: Infections can irritate your bladder, causing you to have strong urges to urinate. These urges may result in episodes of incontinence, which may be your only warning sign of a urinary tract infection. Other possible signs and ...
continue reading...According to the Mayo Clinic, urinary incontinence isn’t a disease but a symptom. It can be caused by everyday habits, underlying medical conditions or physical problems.
Available treatment for urinary incontinence includes surgery, medication and physical therapy. But some treatments have proven problematic.
Vaginal mesh implants, marketed for treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, have prompted thousands of lawsuits due to their tendency to fail and ...
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