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While lawyers discuss damages in the Johnson & Johnson pelvic mesh case, Hunter women count the true cost

By Joanne McCarthy
Updated March 3 2020 - 11:25am, first published 11:00am
Outrage: Hunter women living with severe, permanent and life-altering complications after pelvic mesh surgery using Johnson & Johnson devices. The woman were part of a class action against the company in a resounding and landmark win in November. The matter is back in court today to discuss damages. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.
Outrage: Hunter women living with severe, permanent and life-altering complications after pelvic mesh surgery using Johnson & Johnson devices. The woman were part of a class action against the company in a resounding and landmark win in November. The matter is back in court today to discuss damages. Picture: Jonathan Carroll.

TRISH Sara was implanted with a Johnson & Johnson pelvic mesh device in 2008 by a gynaecologist who did the surgery "against my better judgment" after he was "talked out of" a non-mesh option by a Johnson & Johnson representative and a senior surgeon enlisted by the company.

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