Understanding Single-Incision Mini-Arc Slings and Their Complications As a transvaginal mesh product, single-incision mini-arc slings (SIMS) have gained attention in recent years for their supposedly minimally invasive approach. Mini-arc slings have specifically been marketed as a less invasive solution with a quicker recovery time and these devices have been touted as a significant advancement in […]
The Different Types of Single-Incision Mesh Slings
Single-Incision Mini-Arc Transvaginal Mesh Slings: Understanding the Differences with Other Sling Types Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition, particularly among women, where one experiences the involuntary leakage of urine during physical activities such as coughing, sneezing, lifting, or exercising. Stress incontinence happens when movement or activity pressures the bladder, causing urine to […]
Johnson & Johnson Prolift Mesh Kits
Johnson & Johnson Prolift Mesh Kits have become a focal point of intense scrutiny due to reports of severe complications and later legal actions. This article explores the history, medical concerns, and ongoing legal ramifications associated with these controversial products. This article seeks to help you understand the facts and figures that have shaped public […]
Transvaginal Mesh Implant Uses and Why Women Are Suing Over It
Background and history of the transvaginal mesh implant devices Pelvic organ prolapse happens when the supportive tissue between the organs deteriorates or weakens. This is most frequent after childbirth, although there are other reasons. Gynecologists began using surgical mesh in the 1970s to repair vaginal tissue to treat pelvic organ prolapse. Surgeons began to employ […]
FDA Continues Studies of the Dangers of Transvaginal Mesh
Even though transvaginal mesh devices used for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (“POP”) are no longer commercially available, the FDA has required mesh manufacturers to conduct on-going studies to better understand what impacts the mesh has on women who have already been implanted with the mesh, long term. These studies are collaborative efforts with […]
Landmark $20M Johnson & Johnson Transvaginal Case in Indiana
Most people are skeptical about their ability to be compensated by a medical device manufacturer should a medical procedure they’ve undergone cause them significant physical and mental anguish. On March 12, 2018, an Indiana woman accomplished just that. The jury presiding over the case awarded her a combined verdict of 35M in compensation, with $10M […]