Mesh

Court Schedules Six Bellwether Trials as Covidien Faces Growing Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

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COVIDIEN, a subsidiary of Medtronic, is facing an increasing number of lawsuits related to its hernia mesh products, despite having fewer cases than some of its competitors. The allegations involve claims of defective products that have purportedly caused significant medical complications for patients. In recent years, the law firm Oberheiden P.C. has been actively monitoring the developments in these cases, which include both new and consolidated claims. Legal experts emphasize that anyone considering filing a lawsuit against Covidien regarding hernia mesh products should seek professional guidance, particularly due to the complex nature of these cases. … Read more

BD Reaches Major Settlement in Hernia Mesh Litigation, Aiming for Stability and Reduced Uncertainty for Stakeholders

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Franklin Lakes, N.J. — Medical technology giant BD has reached a significant settlement to largely resolve ongoing litigation involving its hernia mesh products. The terms, kept confidential, will address numerous cases bundled in Rhode Island and Ohio federal courts. The financial specifics have been allocated in BD’s previous product litigation reserves, allowing the company to distribute payments over several years without additional charges to its financial statements. This settlement aims to stabilize the legal landscape for BD as it navigates through accusations surrounding the safety of its mesh devices. Notably, the company’s balance sheet already … Read more

Surge in Hernia Mesh Litigation: Nationwide Lawsuits Point to Severe Complications and Pending Settlements

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Across the United States, thousands of individuals who have endured complications from defective hernia mesh implants are seeking justice through litigation. Lawyers in all 50 states are currently managing these lawsuits, concentrated in a series of multidistrict litigations (MDLs). These legal actions involve various products created by leading medical device companies including Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard (now part of Beckton Dickinson), Covidien, and Atrium Medical Corp. The primary grievances in these legal cases relate to severe post-surgical complications that plaintiffs argue stemmed from inherent defects in the mesh products. Allegations … Read more

U.K. Moves Toward Compensation for Pelvic Mesh Victims as Global Lawsuits Continue to Rise

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London — Amidst growing concerns over the safety of vaginal mesh implants used in pelvic surgeries, the U.K. has proposed a pioneering compensation scheme aimed at providing recourse for victims of these controversial products. The initiative, scheduled to commence in 2025, seeks to award £20,000 to those directly harmed, with additional provision for victims who have suffered severe injuries. Vaginal mesh, a medical device intended to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, has become the focal point of extensive litigation globally. This backlash stems from the device’s potential to induce severe and often … Read more