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Johnson & Johnson, an American drug and medical device manufacturer, produces a version of the transvaginal mesh patch that is known to cause a range of serious, potentially life threatening side effects.
It's vital that women who have (or are thinking of getting) a Johnson & Johnson transvaginal mesh patch:
A transvaginal mesh patch is a device that, once implanted, supports weakened vaginal walls to treat:
Injuries, surgery and/or childbirth can damage a woman's vaginal walls and increase her chances of developing incontinence or POP.
Along with Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) also manufactures a few versions of transvaginal mesh patches. These patches are distributed under the following names:
While each of these devices has unique features, they are all used to treat incontinence and/or POP. Similarly, all are known to cause the same range of possible transvaginal mesh injuries.
Despite being effective for most women, in rare cases, transvaginal mesh patches can cause:
If left untreated, such transvaginal mesh injuries can cause further complications that can be life threatening. For example, an untreated transvaginal mesh infection can lead to a blood infection (known as sepsis), which will be fatal without emergency treatment.
To date, over 1,000 women have reported developing serious transvaginal mesh side effects after using various brands of mesh patches – including the Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon patches.
Affected women should:
Given the serious nature of transvaginal mesh patch side effects, those injured by this device will likely be entitled to a monetary settlement to compensate them for their:
Have you or a loved one been injured after using a transvaginal mesh patch? If so, contact transvaginal mesh lawyer today to talk to an experienced attorney who can evaluate your claim, get your case started and help you win a highly deserved settlement.
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