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Troubling Testimony in J&J Ethicon Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Trial
By Andrea Gressman
There have been many who have been troubled by some of the recent testimony provided in the first vaginal mesh implant lawsuit trial currently underway. A Johnson & Johnson official recently provided testimony in the trial saying that a prototype of the GyneCare Prolift implant at issue in the lawsuit had a failure rate of 20% within the six month period prior to the implant going on the market, which happened in 2005.
J&J Official Provides Disturbing Testimony in First Vaginal Mesh Implant Lawsuit
The Johnson & Johnson official, Scott Ciarrocca, is providing testimony in an attempt to defend Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson and the manufacture of the GyneCare Prolift. He is currently a project leader for the company and in his recent testimony he went on to say that Johnson & Johnson discovered that the GyneCare Prolift vaginal mesh implant failed 27% of the time within a year of the device being surgically implanted. Again, very concerning news for those who have a vaginal sling implant such as the GyneCare Prolift.
Details of Vaginal Mesh Implant Lawsuit
The vaginal mesh implant lawsuit is referred to as Gross v. GyneCare Inc., Atl-L-6966-10. It was originally filed by Linda Gross, age 47, who is a South Dakota resident. Gross claims that Ethicon did not properly warn people of the side effect risks linked with the vaginal mesh implant, which is used as a treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence. Gross alleges in the GyneCare Prolift lawsuit that she has had 18 surgeries in order to correct injuries she sustained after receiving the vaginal mesh implant in 2006.
Hundreds of Women File Vaginal Mesh Implant Lawsuits Due to Severe Side Effects
Gross’ vaginal mesh lawsuit is only the first of at least 1,800 cases that are pending and waiting to begin their own trials. These plaintiffs all have similar claims and have either received a vaginal sling, transvaginal mesh, vaginal mesh, or a bladder sling implanted through a surgical procedure. They also have reported a variety of severe side effects. Some of these include the following:
- Bladder infections
- Mesh erosion into the vagina
- Organ injuries
- Pain during sex
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Perforations within the bladder, bowel and blood vessels
- Urinary problems
- Vaginal scarring
- Vaginal infections
Filing a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit of Your Own
Women who have experienced negative side effects and have not filed a vaginal mesh lawsuit need to do so right away. You may have the option to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost income, as well as pain and suffering. Learn more about your legal rights by visiting the Transvaginal Mesh, Vaginal Sling, Vaginal Mesh and Bladder Sling Class Action Lawsuit Investigation.
Updated January 16th, 2013
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