Two class actions against medical company Johnson & Johnson over defective pelvic mesh products have been settled for $300 million, finalising almost 10 years of legal fighting.

In an announcement Monday, Shine Lawyers revealed the mammoth settlement which will be paid to women injured by being implanted with Johnson & Johnson’s pelvic mesh and vaginal tape devices.

“We welcome this settlement which brings the litigation to an end. If the Federal Court [of Australia] approves the settlement our focus will shift to the important task of distributing the settlement to group members,” said Shine class actions practice leader Rebecca Jancauskas.

The law firm said if approved it would be the largest settlement in a product liability class action in Australian history.