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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Melissa Davey

DARK SECRETS: Johnson johnson reaches 300m settlement over pelvic mesh implants | Rare Historical Photos

Pelvic mesh
Shine Lawyers led the two Australian class actions and alleged Johnson & Johnson failed to properly test the pelvic mesh devices. Photograph: NORRIE3699/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Pelvic mesh implant manufacturer Johnson & Johnson group has reached a $300m settlement in two class actions, after thousands of women worldwide reported complications from the mesh products including chronic pain, painful sexual intercourse and incontinence.

It marks the largest settlement in a product liability class action in Australian history, and is subject to federal court approval.

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