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 DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · July 10, 2023
Transvaginal mesh is intended to prevent pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.
Women's HealthMedTruth Editors · December 14, 2022
The third and fourth Bard hernia mesh trials will be delayed until later in 2023 for unknown reasons.
Legal DevelopmentsMedTruth 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 DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · July 10, 2023
Transvaginal mesh is intended to prevent pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.
Women's HealthMedTruth Editors · December 14, 2022
The third and fourth Bard hernia mesh trials will be delayed until later in 2023 for unknown reasons.
Legal DevelopmentsNicole 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.
NewsS. Nicole Lane · November 23, 2018
When hernia mesh fails or vaginal mesh erodes, a person's sex life may be changed forever.
Health FeaturesCarah 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 StoriesMedTruth 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 DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · July 10, 2023
Transvaginal mesh is intended to prevent pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.
Women's HealthMedTruth Editors · December 14, 2022
The third and fourth Bard hernia mesh trials will be delayed until later in 2023 for unknown reasons.
Legal DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · September 7, 2022
A settlement master has been appointed to work with plaintiff’s attorneys and legal defense to discover whether an agreement can be reached between the parties.
Legal DevelopmentsMedTruth 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 HealthMedTruth Editors · May 6, 2022
The company must pay over $300 million to California for misleading marketing practices regarding transvaginal mesh products.
Legal DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · February 11, 2022
Because the patients’ claims are nearly identical, it would be inefficient to have the same discovery processes repeated in multiple courts.
NewsMedTruth Editors · January 4, 2022
Attorneys for Ethicon told a New Jersey federal court that it needs access to marketing documents used by several lead-generation companies for attorneys.
Legal DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · September 3, 2021
Over 13,000 lawsuits have been filed against C.R. Bard over defective hernia mesh claims.
Legal DevelopmentsMedTruth 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 HealthMedTruth 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 DevelopmentsCarah Wertheimer · May 14, 2021
A judge has decided that Theresa Drumheller does not need to provide more details about her pelvic mesh for the lawsuit to proceed.
Legal DevelopmentsCarah Wertheimer · April 7, 2021
According to the FDA, two brands of surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction surgery may be linked to a higher risk of complications.
Women's HealthMedTruth 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 DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · February 5, 2021
A guide to multidistrict litigation, from the basics to the reasoning behind consolidating lawsuits.
Legal DevelopmentsMedTruth Editors · May 7, 2020
This week, MedTruth relays new COVID-19 symptoms and a quick and cheap diagnostic test in the works. Plus, FDA warnings to companies selling “fraudulent” COVID-19 products and a 3.9 million pelvic mesh lawsuit.
NewsJames Parker · April 9, 2020
The FDA has recalled Medtronic's Pipeline Flex Embolization products after the organization discovered that the device could fracture during or after placement.
FDA RegulationTess Francke · March 9, 2020
Invisible pieces of plastic hide in everyday household dust, shampoo, toys, soup can linings, electronics, cosmetics and numerous other products.
Health FeaturesCarah Wertheimer · February 6, 2020
This week, MedTruth provides updates on the coronavirus, a discontinued clinical trial for HIV vaccines, Trump's Medicaid block grant proposal and recent J&J rulings.
NewsJames 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 DevelopmentsNicole Knight · November 14, 2019
A doctor and his consultant face multiple charges after tricking transvaginal mesh patients into getting unnecessary surgery.
Legal DevelopmentsNicole Knight · January 6, 2020
Medical device IDs aren't always given to the consumer even though they could be the only thing standing between a patient and the truth about their device implant.
Health FeaturesJames Parker · October 21, 2019
Last week in medical brought about delay in an opioid trial against Purdue Pharmaceuticals and the Sackler family while the two determine how much of the settlement the Sacklers should pay. Meanwhile, actions were made against BIA-ALCL in Australia and Ireland, where warnings were sent to the public. Ireland's mesh-injured population is denied financial compensation for their harm.
NewsAshley Lombardo · October 8, 2019
From Sept. 20-23, plastic surgeons and allied health professionals gathered in San Diego, California to learn about the latest research and industry practices to improve patient care.
Women's HealthMedTruth Editors · October 9, 2019
On October 28, medical professionals and social influencers will gather to bring visibility to the topic of chronic illness. As one of the most prevalent health conditions the U.S. population, the event is a long-anticipated one. The first-ever chronic illness event, spearheaded by chronic illness advocated Nitika Chopra, is bound to be illuminating and inclusive for all who will be in attendance.
NewsJames Parker · September 30, 2019
Last week saw 38 arrests in Massachusetts along land known as the "Devil's Highway," where opioids are regularly sold. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson aims to evade cases against their talcum powder and transvaginal mesh to no avail. JUUL Labs' new CEO, Crosthwaite, has announced roll back on television ads and lobbying efforts while a federal investigation of their company is conducted. And in the fight against HIV, researchers may have found a new way to combat dormant HIV cells.
NewsNicole 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.
NewsJames Parker · August 2, 2019
In this week's health news, JUUL addresses health concerns raised by Yale University's recent research findings on the well-known e-cigarette product. Meanwhile, Bayer stock drops as the company faces more litigation and transvaginal mesh bans are discussed in the U.S. and abroad.
Health FeaturesJames 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 DevelopmentsJames Parker · July 26, 2019
In this week's news, Johnson & Johnson is officially denied transfer into federal court and Allergen announces breast implant recall from the market worldwide. Meanwhile, the opioid crisis wages on, California's latest mesh trial proceeds, and solutions for HIV are sought around the globe.
NewsS. Nicole Lane · November 23, 2018
When hernia mesh fails or vaginal mesh erodes, a person's sex life may be changed forever.
Health FeaturesS. Nicole Lane · February 26, 2019
Though Essure permanent birth control is no longer sold in the U.S. after 2019, women may still receive an implant from doctors who have the device in their inventory.
Women's HealthNicole Knight · February 20, 2019
The Implant Files, the product of a massive, nearly year-long investigation, have exposed glaring failures in medical device safety and governmental regulations intended to protect patients around the globe.
NewsJames Parker · May 21, 2018
A recent study shows hernia mesh labels lack important info, which could increase the risk of complications for patients.
Health FeaturesCarah 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 StoriesAshley Lombardo · March 13, 2017
The Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer update to provide information about how to file adverse event reports.
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