Archive for the ‘Vaginal Sling’ Category

Senate Proposes Bill to Allow Tracking of Hip Implant, Vaginal Mesh Devices

Monday, December 19th, 2011
California Defective Medical Device Attorney

New bill would allow for tracking of potentially defective medical devices.

Citing the need for increased follow-up measures, the U.S. Senate has proposed a bill which would allow tracking of potentially defective medical devices, such as hip implants and vaginal mesh implants. (more…)

Plaintiffs in Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Asking Judge to Consolidate Litigation

Thursday, December 15th, 2011
California vaginal mesh lawyer

Vaginal mesh lawsuits continue to mount daily.

A number of plaintiffs who have filed lawsuits after being injured by a vaginal mesh device are asking a federal judge to consolidate the cases into a multidistrict litigation for pretrial proceedings. (more…)

New Recommendations Issued for Use of Transvaginal Mesh

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Los Angeles Transvaginal Mesh Side Effects Attorney

Transvaginal mesh users should be aware of the potential for serious side effects.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) have issued new health recommendations regarding the use of transvaginal mesh. (more…)

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits On the Rise

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
California vaginal mesh attorney

More people are suing over complications from vaginal mesh.

Transvaginal mesh manufacturers are facing an increasing number of negligence lawsuits, calling into question the Food and Drug Administration’s approval process for such devices. (more…)

Transvaginal Sling and Mesh Surgery News

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

On July 14, 2011, the FDA issued an advisory warning due to the numerous reports that the transvaginal mesh sling implants had been slipping out of place. The transvaginal mesh sling procedure is used for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.

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