Vaginal Mesh Devices Facing New Scrutiny from FDA

Nadrich & Cohen LLP reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ordering the makers of vaginal mesh implants to conduct additional research on the safety and efficacy of these devices.

Los Angeles, CA, January 6, 2012 – As the number of lawsuits filed in connection with defective vaginal mesh devices continues to escalate, the federal government is taking a closer look at the safety of the implants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently ordered 33 mesh manufacturers to conduct additional safety testing on these devices to determine whether they should remain on the market.

Among the targets of the FDA’s scrutiny are the Johnson & Johnson Company and C. R. Bard. Johnson & Johnson is currently facing hundreds of lawsuits filed on behalf of women who say they suffered pain, bleeding, infection, swelling, blood vessel damage and other complications after receiving one of the company’s Ethicon Gynecare mesh implants. Bard is also facing numerous of claims involving its allegedly defective Avaulta mesh system.

The FDA has ordered the mesh manufacturers, which also include Boston Scientific Corp. and American Medical Systems, to provide as much as three years of research data on the devices. It’s believed that this information will be used to evaluate the benefits of mesh implants in comparison with the potential risks. FDA officials have not announced any plans to recall the implants at this time.

If you or a loved one experienced severe pain, swelling, infection, tissue damage or other complications after receiving a vaginal mesh implant, you may complete a MedWatch form by visiting www.fda.gov. It is also recommended that you contact an experienced vaginal mesh attorney to discuss your legal rights.

Nadrich & Cohen LLP offers confidential, no-cost consultations to women across the country that were harmed by a mesh device. Help is available by calling the firm’s injury hotline at 1-800-722-0765 or by completing an online case evaluation form at www.vaginalmeshlegalclaims.com.

Nadrich & Cohen LLP is a national law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and other cities throughout California. The firm specializes in handling mass tort actions and representing individuals in cases involving pharmaceutical companies, medical device makers and other product manufacturers. The firm is committed to achieving the best outcome possible in every case and has recovered over $200 million in settlements on behalf of its clients.

In addition to handling vaginal mesh claims, Nadrich & Cohen LLP is also investigating cases involving Accutane, Actos, Avandia, Fosamax, Paxil, Zoloft, DePuy ASR Hip Recall, Zimmer Hip Recall, Wright Conserve Hips, Yaz, Yasmin, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Benzene, Reflex Sympathy Dystrophy, Fen Phen and PPH, Depakote and Reglan.

The time you have to file an injury claim is limited, so it’s important to act as quickly as possible to protect your rights. Call 1-800-722-0765 today to speak with a qualified personal injury expert or visit www.personalinjurylawcal.com.

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