Suit alleges medical device used to treat pelvic organ prolapse caused injury, deformity.

As a medical malpractice lawyer, I am upset by the following story and believe that this is just another example of why medical device safety needs to be evaluated more thoroughly.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (7/31, Poole) reports, several plaintiffs are "suing the maker of a medical device used to treat pelvic organ prolapse, alleging the product caused them serious injury." The suit, filed against CR Bard Inc., alleges, "Among other things, that the company made a defective device -- the Avalia Plus Anterior BioSynthetic Support System -- and seeks unspecified damages."

The plaintiffs claim that "as a result of having the Bard products implanted in them...they have experienced 'significant mental and physical pain and suffering and have sustained permanent injury and substantial physical deformity."

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