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Johnson & Johnson Transvaginal Mesh

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:

are aware of all possible transvaginal mesh injuries
get regular checkups to monitor transvaginal mesh side effects
seek immediate medical care, should they develop transvaginal mesh injuries
meet with a personal injury lawyer (following treatment of their injuries) to learn about their legal rights and find out if they are entitled to compensation.

What is a Transvaginal Mesh Patch?

A transvaginal mesh patch is a device that, once implanted, supports weakened vaginal walls to treat:

incontinence, the inability to control urination
pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a condition in which the organs of the lower abdomen (i.e. the bladder, bowels, urethra, etc.) fall out of place.

Injuries, surgery and/or childbirth can damage a woman's vaginal walls and increase her chances of developing incontinence or POP.

Other Brands of Transvaginal Mesh Patches

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:

Ethicon TVT
Gynecare TVT
Gynemesh PS
Prolene Polypropylene Mesh Patch
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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.

Transvaginal Mesh Side Effects and Injuries

Despite being effective for most women, in rare cases, transvaginal mesh patches can cause:

erosion through the outer vaginal lining
infection
internal bleeding
pain
punctures to the bowels, bladder and/or blood vessels
renewed incontinence and/or POP

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.

Following a Transvaginal Mesh Injury

Affected women should:

get immediate treatment to avoid developing further health problems
seek an alternative treatment for their incontinence or POP
set up a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in transvaginal mesh patch lawsuits

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:

prior medical bills
future treatments (if transvaginal mesh injuries need long-term care)
physical and emotional pain and suffering
living expenses, should they be unable to earn a living for any period of time due to their injury

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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