The bill will run into hundreds of millions over this horror medical device

More than 100 women who suffered pain and complications from transvaginal mesh implants have received payouts from three manufacturers of the products – an undisclosed settlement figure that is reported to potentially run into millions of pounds. But a leading campaigner has stated that thousands more women deserve compensation for complications from the vaginal mesh implants.

The payouts mark the first successful group claim in England following injuries to some 10,000 women caused by mesh implants, which are used to treat incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Thousands of women were left in debilitating conditions with permanent pain, unable to walk, work or engage in sexual activity.

But many women missed out on the payouts because of a deadline on claiming, say lawyers. It comes as they tell 'devastating stories' of the horrors that the medical device has wrought on their lives – a device which they trusted what doctors told them would be the solution their already life-changing conditions.

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Lisa Lunt, a partner at law firm Pogust Goodhead, which led the actions on behalf of the women, said those implanted with transvaginal mesh had endured years of chronic pain and suffering. However, she revealed that many women missed out on payouts due to a deadline to claim.

Ms Lunt explained: "Hundreds of women were prevented from making a claim due to strict 10-year time limits that are in force from the date that the product was manufactured. It's about time that the government took action to increase the time limits."

Kath Sansom, from the campaign group