Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Costs Put End To Endo’s Production Of Transvaginal Mesh

April 08, 2016 – – TheProductLawyers.com reports on Endo International’s decision to close its Astora Women’s Health Unit due to high legal costs. The company bought American Medical System in 2011 and sold transvaginal mesh that is now the subject of thousands of lawsuits. It has now decided to shut down its transvaginal mesh production in order to reduce any product liability, according to an article by The Wall Street Journal.

Endo and other manufacturers including Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, Cook Medical and Coloplast Corp have been hit with lawsuits concerning the mesh after women who had the device implanted complained of adverse side effects that have allegedly caused serious injury. Among the side effects alleged by plaintiffs in the cases are vaginal scarring, inability to engage in sexual intercourse, infection, bleeding, severe pelvic or vaginal pain, organ perforation, and a need for revision surgery among others.

The device was approved by the FDA in 1996 to use in stress urinary incontinence procedures and then later in 2002 for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse. The devices’ material usually fall under one of four categories including polypropylene or polyester, biological, composite or absorbable synthetic. The most commonly reported side effect of the device is erosion of mesh through the vagina, in which case doctors may evaluate the possibility through ultrasound and blood, urine or stool tests.

As more cases are expected to be brought to court, lawyers at Banville Law are working to ensure that those individuals who have been treated with transvaginal mesh are able to explore their legal rights fully. Qualifying individuals may be entitled to legal action and substantial financial compensation. The firm is currently offering free case evaluations for interested parties.

For more information, or to ask questions about transvaginal mesh, contact Banville Law by calling (877) 671-6480.

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