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Ethicon Media Monitoring 7/04/2018
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Boston Scientific Can't Toss 800 Pelvic Mesh Suits
Jul 3, 2018 | Law 360
By Tiffany Hu
A West Virginia federal judge on Monday denied joint bids to dismiss more than 800 suits against Boston Scientific in multidistrict litigation accusing the company of making defective pelvic mesh implants. -
What's New on Netflix Australia in July 2018
Jul 3, 2018 | Complex Australia
By Jessica Wang
America’s $400 billion medical device industry is booming, thanks to lax regulations, profit driven incentives and corporate cover-ups. -
Treatments are available
Jul 4, 2018 | Newcastle Herald
Incontinence due to pelvic floor issues is a common condition affecting more than 70 per cent of women at some stage during their lives.
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Boston Scientific Can't Toss 800 Pelvic Mesh Suits
Jul 3, 2018 | Law 360
By Tiffany Hu
A West Virginia federal judge on Monday denied joint bids to dismiss more than 800 suits against Boston Scientific in multidistrict litigation accusing the company of making defective pelvic mesh implants.
U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin denied joint motions from the plaintiffs and Boston Scientific Corp to toss hundreds of cases from the present litigation, but granted their requests to dismiss nearly 300 suits against the medical device maker.
Although the judge did not provide a reason in the orders, the parties said in their motion that they had reach a settlement on the cases and asked for the claims against Boston Scientific to be dismissed.
Attorneys for the parties did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday.
In 2012, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation centralized three MDLs featuring 150 cases in West Virginia. Since then, the litigation has grown to seven MDLs with some 28,000 cases against Boston Scientific and other makers of the mesh, according to a recent order.
The products at issue are intended to treat stress urinary incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of urine during movement that puts pressure on the bladder, such as laughing, coughing or sneezing, and pelvic organ prolapse, which is the movement of the bladder or other organs.
The mesh can fix the problem, but can also lead to punctured organs, infections, bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse and urinary problems.
In November 2014, a Florida federal jury found Boston Scientific was negligent in manufacturing the Pinnacle Pelvic Floor Repair Kit and awarded some $27 million to four women who said they experienced infection, organ perforation, nerve damage, blood loss and chronic pelvic pain. The jury did not award punitive damages in the bellwether trial. The Eleventh Circuit upheld that decision in October.
Boston Scientific is represented by Robert T. Adams and Jon A. Strongman of Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP.
The plaintiffs are separately represented by Robert J. Fenstersheib of Robert J. Fenstersheib & Associates PA, Randi Kassan of Sanders Viener Grossman LLC, Derek H. Potts of The Potts Law Firm, Rand P. Nolen of Fleming Nolen & Jez LLP, and Adam P. Mastroleo of Bottar Leone PLLC.
The MDL is In re: Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation, case number 2:12-md-02326, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.https://www.law360.com/articles/1059423/boston-scientific-can-t-toss-800-pelvic-mesh-suits
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What's New on Netflix Australia in July 2018
Jul 3, 2018 | Complex Australia
By Jessica Wang
It was only a few days ago when the world was starved of Drake and his new double album. But now that Scorpion has finally dropped, Spotify users literally can’t help but listen to it. Spotify’s aggressive “Scorpion SZN takeover” is the reason you’re probably seeing Drake in playlists such as RapCaviar, Summer Hits, Indie Party, Best of British (it’s an OVO ting, eh?) and Independent Ladies (shout out Drake’s confirmed baby momma!)
Maybe you need a break from Drake. If so, Netflix has you covered. Here are our best picks for July.
The Bleeding Edge (documentary)
America’s $400 billion medical device industry is booming, thanks to lax regulations, profit driven incentives and corporate cover-ups.
One of the most mortifying to hear about is vaginal mesh: commonly used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. One interviewee who had the mesh implemented says her husband suffered CUTS TO HIS DICK when they tried to have sex. Mesh lawsuits have cost its manufacturer Johnson & Johnson $300 million in the last decade. Care factor? Zero, seeing as the product brought in revenues of $683 billion in the same period.
Acclaimed filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering aim to expose these companies to the fullest extent.
The Bleeding Edge airs July 27 on Netflix Australia.
https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2018/07/netflix-australia-tv-guide-july-2018/the-bleeding-edge-documentary
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Jul 4, 2018 | Newcastle Herald
Incontinence due to pelvic floor issues is a common condition affecting more than 70 per cent of women at some stage during their lives.
The three main causes of incontinence are childbirth, ageing and gravity.
Although it is not life-threatening, incontinence is life-changing.
The emotional impact can be quite devastating for an individual, often forcing them to withdraw from public life rather than seek treatment.
But there are many options for sufferers that can alleviate the condition or assist in its management.
“Historically, incontinence was a taboo subject, kept quiet and managed with nappies – people often became reclusive, or just accepted it as part of their lot,” Dr Angus said.
“But the reality is incontinence due to pelvic floor prolapse is part of being human and living on a planet that has gravity.
“It is much more common than people think, particularly affecting women due to the unique female physiology and anatomy.”
Treatment has progressed over the last 100 years and continues to be refined today, aided by developments in technology.
“We now have 3D and 4D ultrasound which provide a window on the pelvic floor, the likes of which we’ve never had,” Dr Angus said.
“It means we can target any repair work or treatment to problems that we see, allowing us to treat the underlying problems rather than just symptoms.
“The first step with treating incontinence and pelvic prolapse should involve a thorough assessment to identify problem areas.”
After an assessment is done, the next step is to remove risk factors.
“People need to moderate their intake of caffiene and alcohol because these are diuretics which make the bladder more sensitive,” Dr Angus said.
“They need to lose weight because the more weight, the more force of gravity.
“And they need to manage respiratory problems, give up the cigarettes etc, to reduce coughing.”
In many cases, following an assessment, and the removal of risks factors, a visit to a physiotherapist can be beneficial.
“Strengthening and maintaining core abdominal muscles, which include not only the spine and abdominal muscles but the pelvic floor as well, is important, not just before and after childbirth, but throughout life,” Dr Angus said.
“A physio can help retrain the pelvic floor as part of the core muscles, which is something that often gets overlooked and can help manage the condition.”
If surgery is required, Dr Angus said there are over 100 procedures available that don’t use mesh and, if done correctly, have equal, if not better outcomes.
“Surgery is a last resort, although it often happens,” Dr Angus said.
“My philisophy is simple: reattach things from where they’ve come. You don’t need mesh.
“There are always risks with surgery but the risk of ‘erosions’ or infections or ongoing pain with intercourse is dramatically minimised with non-mesh type procedures.
“If you have 3D ultrasound you can see what areas need addressing and target the repair.”
Dr Angus has been a practising obstetrician and gynaecologist for 20 years, is based at Newcastle Private Specialist Centre and holds a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound.
He is a graduate of The University of Sydney and completed his specialty training at Royal North Shore Hospital, UK and John Hunter Hospital.
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5500134/treatments-are-available/
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