From medical implants to consumer items, we count on the products we use every day to be safe to use. But when those products cause harm to innocent people, negligent manufacturers can be held accountable.
Learn More →Hernia mesh is used in surgical procedures for hernia repair, chest wall reconstruction, and the treatment of surgical wounds. Certain models of hernia mesh are now facing increased scrutiny after large numbers of patients have complained of serious health complications and side effects.
Learn More →Mesothelioma is an extremely deadly cancer of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and internal organs. There is no cure, and the only known cause is exposure to asbestos.
Learn More →When it comes to effective birth control options, few are more reliable than intrauterine devices (IUDs). There are two main types of IUDs: hormonal and non-hormonal. Paragard® is a non-hormonal IUD that works by releasing small amounts of copper into the uterus, which helps prevent pregnancy.
Learn More →Talcum powder is made primarily from talc, a mineral containing the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Used in baby and facial powders, cosmetics, and other consumer products, talc absorbs moisture and can be used to reduce chafing against the skin. However, talcum powder has been linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer in some women.
Learn More →Breast implant surgery is a common procedure in the U.S. Hundreds of thousands of women undergo breast implant surgery every year, either for cosmetic purposes or after a mastectomy. Though the surgery itself is relatively safe, some of the breast implants used by surgeons aren’t.
Learn More →Many women who suffer pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI), medical conditions that occur when the internal support structure of the vagina fails, undergo a surgical procedure in which a transvaginal mesh (TVM) is inserted to help hold the woman’s internal organs in place.
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