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In a Friday verdict, an Ohio jury decided Becton, Dickinson, which acquired Bard 5 years ago, must pay a hernia mesh injured man $255k. Punitive damages were not awarded.
Polypropylene is the polymer material that make up the majority of hernia and pelvic meshes even though there are known problems with the material.
Why is the leading urogynecology organization saying that SUI mesh is not a problem where there have been thousands of defective product lawsuits?
In the bellwether hernia mesh trial of Steven Johns, jurors delivered a victory for Bard after a five-week trial.