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Vaginal Mesh, Cases and Lawsuit The flawed approval system for medical devices is to blame for the harm caused by vaginal mesh implants, according to a new study. It maintains that if clinical trials had been conducted prior to the marketing of such devices, the serious risks would have been discovered and disclosed much more quickly. The publication of the study comes on the heels of a recent  Guardian  report  that a vaginal mesh implant made by Johnson & Johnson was launched without a clinical trial. It was then marketed for five years after the company had learned that it had a higher failure rate than its two earlier devices. VAGINAL MESH RISKS Vaginal mesh devices were cleared for use in treating incontinence in 1996 and for pelvic organ prolapse in 2002. Since then, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that vaginal mesh implants do little to improve pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a condition where a woman’s uterus, bladder, or rectum can slip...

The intrauterine device (IUD) Mirena is intended to stay in place for five years. It’s a popular option because it’s a highly effective form of contraception that doesn’t require remembering to take a pill every day. But it appears that Mirena can cause internal injuries that seriously harm women, and many of these victims are taking legal action. The attorneys at Houston Personal Injury Lawyers  are committed to helping women who have suffered from the serious complications associated with Mirena. Our attorneys are experienced with pharmaceutical litigation, and we know what it takes to build a strong Mirena lawsuit to get injured women compensated for their suffering and the damage done to their lives. There is no cost and no obligation to have an attorney review your Mirena IUD injury case . What is Mirena? Mirena is an intrauterine device, or IUD, manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals. The FDA approved Mirena in 2000. While Mirena is typically used as a form of birth control, ...

The Community Health Systems , a sprawling multi-state hospital operator, was faced with a class-action lawsuit over a massive data breach. Roughly 4.5 million patient records were hacked and put into the hands of thieves. It was one of the largest health data systems breaches ever recorded. The data leak put patients’ identities at risk. Names, addresses, telephone numbers, birthdates and Social Security numbers of patients across the country were all made available to Chinese hackers, according to a Community Health Systems filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission describing the breach. In October, a class-action lawsuit was filed by a New Mexico woman in U.S. District Court . Victims of the breach are expected to continue joining the suit as the case winds its way through court. The CHS leak could have exposed the personal information of Alabama citizens and their families. You may have been a victim without knowing it. The attorneys at Pittman, Dutton & Hellums are de...

Smith & Nephew, a manufacturer of artificial knees, announced a voluntary recall of its Oxinium Genesis II and Profix II knee systems. According to the company (see September 18, 2003, news release below), these non-cemented systems became loose after being implanted during knee replacement surgery. Smith & Nephew is a London based company with its U.S. headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. Patients who received Smith & Nephew defective artificial knees may require revision surgery.  Problems associated with the Smith & Nephew defective knees may include the following: Knee Pain Looseness of the femoral component Knee Revision Re-operations Risk of infection Joint and muscle problems Extensive rehabilitation Our firm is in settlement negotiations with representatives of Smith & Nephew, on behalf of some of our clients, and in discussions over the statute of limitations issues. IF YOU HAD TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT WITH A SMITH & NEPHEW ARTIFICIAL KNEE BETWEEN FEBR...

Morcellator Lawsuit Lawyers If you or a woman in your family has had gynecological surgery, it’s possible that a power morcellator was used. Though morcellators are used to remove noncancerous growths from the uterus, tragically, the device has been proven to actually accelerate the development of undetected cancers. As the potential deadly risks associated with morcellators become more widely known, the number of lawsuits is growing. The Food and Drug Administration has been investigating the devices. Though morcellator claims are relatively new in the public’s eye, our attorneys have experience handling medical device cases in Alabama and beyond. At Pittman, Dutton & Hellums, we can use our experienced, passionate and hands-on approach to seek what you need to help you and your family recover the best you can. Why is a Morcellator Dangerous? First used in surgeries in the mid 1990s, power morcellators are surgical devices used in hysterectomies (removal of the uterus), myomectom...