Financial Support

 

Currently there are no mesh injured specific financial support services, however some of us have applied for the following with varying degrees of success:

Centrelink – Disability support pension (DSP)

CAPS (Continence aids payment scheme)

Carer payment   A fortnightly payment for those who give constant care to someone who has a disability or chronic illness.

Superannuation – Income Protection  If you have Income protection insurance as part of your superannuation there may be an income you can apply for as a consequence of your mesh injury – please consult your policy and superannuation provider.

Superannuation – Early Release  You may be able to access this in the event of hardship or the need for surgery. Please contact your superannuation provider.

CLAIMANT REGISTRATION FORM for TVM Class actions commencing 2021.

Class Action Eligibility Astora (AMS) Mesh Class Action

You are a member of the Astora Mesh Class Action if you received one or more of the following implants before 31 July 2018 and suffered complications as a result:

  • MONARC Subfascial Hammock System
  • Apogee Vaginal Vault and Posterior Prolapse Repair System with IntePro
  • Apogee Vaginal Vault and Posterior Prolapse Repair System with IntePro Lite
  • Perigee Transobturator Anterior Prolapse Repair System with IntePro
  • Perigee Transobturator Anterior Prolapse Repair System with IntePro Lite
  • MiniArc Precise Single-Incision Sling System
  • MiniArc Single-Incision Sling System
  • MiniArc Pro Single-Incision Sling System
  • Elevate Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System
  • Elevate Apical and Posterior Prolapse Repair System
  • RetroArc Retropubic Sling System

Boston Scientific Mesh Class Action

You are a member of the Boston Scientific Mesh Class Action if you received one or more of the following implants before 22 March 2021:

  • Pinnacle Implant
  • Uphold Implant
  • Uphold LITE Implant
  • Upsylon Implant
  • Lynx Implant
  • Advantage Implants
  • Advantage Fit Implants
  • Obtryx Implant
  • Obtryx II Implant
  • Solyx Implant

Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon Class Action

You are a member of the Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon Class Action if you received one of the following implants but did not suffer a complication until after 4 July 2017:

  • GYNECARE TVT
  • GYNECARE TVT Obturator
  • GYNECARE TVT Exact
  • GYNECARE TVT Abbrevo
  • GYNECARE TVT Secur
  • GYNECARE PROLIFT Implant
  • GYNECARE PROLIFT +M Implant
  • GYNECARE PROSIMA Implant
  • GYNECARE GYNEMESH PS Implant

Some of our peers are involved in the following legal pursuits

Transvaginal Mesh – Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon Devices
Final appeal 5th November 2021

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