Getinge makes a provision of SEK 1.8 billion related to Atrium Medical Corporation surgical mesh claims
(WorldNews Sweden)

The surgical mesh implants are manufactured by Getinge`s subsidiary Atrium Medical, which was acquired by Getinge in 2011. Polypropylene mesh is the established standard for hernia repair. The mesh product liability claims currently involve approximately 900 pending lawsuits in the U.S. and in Canada. Patients are claiming damages for complications and injuries allegedly sustained after receiving surgical mesh implants. The suits consist of individual lawsuits, consolidated state cases and consolidated multi-district...