Defense Verdict Issued in Texas Ethicon Gynecare Prosima Transvaginal Mesh Action

DALLAS — A Texas jury has reached a defense verdict in favor of Ethicon and Johnson & Johnson, rejecting claims that the plaintiff suffered multiple injuries as a result of Ethicon’s Gynecare Prosima Pelvic Floor Repair System, which was implanted to treat her pelvic organ prolapse.

According to the court docket, the jury, sitting in the 95th Judicial District Court of Texas, began deliberations on Oct. 2 and rendered the verdict on Oct. 5. Judge Ken Molberg presided over the trial, which began on Sept. 21.

In April 2012, Dr. Teresa Kowalczyk implanted Carol Cavness with the Gynecare Prosima Pelvic …