Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit
The medical field has made a number of incredible technological advances in the last twenty years, and the use of new materials in unique surgical procedures offers more and more treatment options for a range of health conditions. Urogynecological procedures are no exception to this widespread innovation. Advanced procedures utilizing both synthetic and biological materials have allowed surgeons to better treat a variety of women’s health issues, including pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.
The commonality in many of these new urogynecological procedures is the use of transvaginal mesh, intended to strengthen, reinforce, or replace insufficient tissue density or elasticity in the vaginal wall. This mesh is a porous material either synthetic or biologic in nature that can be designed as absorbable or non-absorbable. Although widely celebrated when it first became available, recent studies and reports demonstrate that surgical mesh is far less reliable and effective than initially believed. In reality, the use of transvaginal mesh comes with the threat of significant complications and risks that can ultimately negate any benefits of the device.
If you or someone you love has developed health complications as a result of a procedure involving transvaginal mesh, the highly skilled and dedicated legal team at Williams Kherkher can assist you in taking legal action against those responsible for your injury. We can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses and other resulting damages. To learn more about your rights and options, contact our experienced transvaginal mesh lawsuit attorneys today at 800-220-9341.
How We Can Help
Tracking and understanding the various risks associated with transvaginal mesh can be difficult. Because of this, our knowledgeable legal team has assembled extensive information on the following transvaginal mesh topics to help you better understand the dangers of this material and the legal rights afforded to you:
- Uses of Transvaginal Mesh
- Types of Transvaginal Mesh
- Transvaginal Mesh Complications
- Transvaginal Mesh Repair
- Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits
Please contact a transvaginal mesh lawsuit lawyer today if you have any additional questions about these subjects.
What are the common side effects for the transvaginal mesh implant?
Transvaginal Mesh Dangers
Two common conditions that are now frequently treated with transvaginal mesh include stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which weakening of the sphincter pelvic muscles allows for small amounts of leakage from the bladder during muscle spasms caused by coughing, sneezing, laughing, or other such actions. Similar to stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles weaken and lose their ability to support organs such as the bladder and uterus.
When transvaginal mesh is used to treat these and other conditions, recipients can face a range of associated side effects, including:
- Pain while urinating
- Prolapsed organs
- Fistulas
- Painful sexual relations
- Urinary retention
- Infection
- Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, uterus, or intestines
- Contraction of the mesh
- Mesh exposure
If you have experienced any of these side effects after receiving a transvaginal mesh, you likely have grounds for a transvaginal mesh lawsuit.
FDA Comments about Transvaginal Mesh
In July of 2011, the deputy director and chief scientist of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health asserted that “there are clear risks associated with the transvaginal placement of mesh to treat POP [pelvic organ prolapse].” Additionally, it was noted that in some instances, transvaginal mesh devices cannot be fully removed once put in place, which means that an individual may not be able to fully recover from side effects if they arise.
The dangers of transvaginal mesh are well-documented and fully recognized by the medical community, and the manufacturers of these dangerous devices must be held accountable for the hazards they create for women.
Was the transvaginal mesh implant approved for surgeries?
Contact Us
At Williams Kherkher, our dedicated attorneys are committed to protecting the rights and interests of our clients and will work diligently to obtain compensation for you and your family after an injury caused by a transvaginal mesh patch. Our firm has the tools and resources necessary to take on large medical device companies and win, as evidenced by our long history of successful litigation in cases involving major players in the medical industry.
Our transvaginal mesh lawsuit lawyers will work with you to form a comprehensive legal plan tailored to the unique circumstances of your situation. To schedule a consultation to discuss the details of your case, contact our offices today at 800-220-9341.
