Undisclosed payouts expected to be in the millions of pounds, but hundreds of women who suffered still prevented from claiming due to time limits
The women who have received payouts are said to be a ‘tiny fraction’ of those who have been affected by complications from vaginal mesh implants.The women who have received payouts are said to be a ‘tiny fraction’ of those who have been affected by complications from vaginal mesh implants.
The Guardian understands that 140 women have reached an undisclosed settlement with the manufacturers Johnson & Johnson, Bard and Boston Scientific. The total sum is expected to run into millions of pounds, although the size of the total and individual payments has not been shared.
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