Transvaginal Mesh (also referred to as pelvic mesh, vaginal mesh, a “hammock,” or a “sling”) is used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (“POP”) and stress urinary incontinence (“SUI”) in women. It is associated with the development of a number of side effects including mesh erosion through the vaginal wall, infection, pain, urinary problems, recurrence of prolapsed and/or incontinence, bladder perforation, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, and other problems which may lead to a significant decrease in quality of life due to discomfort and pain.
Siskinds commenced several class actions against the manufacturers of transvaginal mesh. All of our transvaginal mesh class actions have settled on behalf of the class or have been discontinued in favour of individual settlements.
All claim deadlines have passed. For this reason, we are no longer accepting new clients in these matters.
Developments
American Medical Systems (AMS) Class Action
A settlement of the Canadian class action litigation commenced against American Medical Systems Inc. and related companies (“AMS”) was approved on October 4, 2019. The settlement is now closed to new claims. The Initial Claims Deadline for the settlement passed on July 27, 2020, and the Supplemental (final) Claims Deadline passed on July 27, 2022.
For more information, please visit www.amsmeshclassactions.ca
Boston Scientific (BSC) Class Action
A settlement of the Canadian class action litigation commenced against Boston Scientific Corporation and related companies (“BSC”) was approved on June 12, 2020. The settlement is now closed to new claims. The Initial Claims Deadline for the settlement passed on January 18, 2021, and the Supplemental (final) Claims Deadline passed on January 18, 2023.
For more information, please visit www.canadabscmeshclassaction.com
Coloplast Class Action
The class action commenced against Coloplast Canada Corporation was discontinued on July 15, 2016. Although Coloplast denies liability, it agreed to attempt to settle certain claims on an individual basis. It considered the settlement of individual claims of which it was given notice by Siskinds until November 14, 2016.
For more information, you should view the Notice of Discontinuance.
Covidien Class Action
The class action commenced against Covidien was discontinued on January 24, 2020. Although Covidien denies liability, it agreed to attempt to settle certain claims on an individual basis. It considered the settlement of individual claims of which it was given notice by Siskinds until May 25, 2020.
For more information, you should view the Notice of Discontinuance.
Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon) Class Action
The class action commenced against Johnson & Johnson and related companies (“Ethicon”) was discontinued on August 28, 2020. Although Ethicon denies liability, it agreed to attempt to settle certain claims on an individual basis. It considered the settlement of individual claims of which it was given notice by September 27, 2020.
For more information, you should view the Notice of Discontinuance.
FAQs
What is a Class Action?
A class action is a lawsuit that is brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group of people whose claims share common legal and/or factual issues. Class actions provide a cost-effective way for groups of people with common interests to pursue a legal claim.
Documents
American Medical Systems (AMS) Class Action
- AMS Short-Form Settlement Notice
- AMS Long-Form Settlement Notice
- AMS Settlement Agreement
- AMS Compensation Protocol
Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) Class Action
- BSC Short-Form Settlement Notice
- BSC Long-Form Settlement Notice
- BSC Settlement Agreement
- BSC Compensation Protocol
Coloplast Class Action
Covidien Class Action
Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon) Class Action