Johnson & Johnson's morcellator (tool) was used for "non-invasive" aka intra-vaginal hysterectomy and fibroid removal. Apparently this tool was used by some doctors without first performing a biopsy to rule out malignant growths. When the morcellator is used on malignant growths, it can spread the cancerous cells, allowing the cancer to spread. If you or a loved one were affected by the use of this tool, you can probably make a claim against J&J. (Call a lawyer).
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/johnson-and-johnson-pulls-power-morcellator-a-controversial-surgical-device/2014/07/30/738e9956-1829-11e4-9e3b-7f2f110c6265_story.html
OPINION:
I have a feeling that it has the same effect on endometriosis. Endometriosis is the growth of mutated endometrial cells growing in the abdomen. Although it is benign, it is a form of tumor, and attaches to foreign tissue in a manner similar to cancerous tumors. If morcellation was used in endometriosis patients to perform a hysterectomy, then it is possible that this caused the spread of tumor cells, allowing the endometriosis to spread after hysterectomy.
If you have had a hysterectomy and still have symptoms of endometriosis, you may also be able to sue for medical damages, wage loss, and emotional suffering. Contact a lawyer.
~Alison
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