Recently, the public has become aware of serious health complications suffered by women after undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with transvaginal mesh devices. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), between January 2008 and December 2010, there were nearly 3,000 adverse event reports involving transvaginal mesh devices. Specifically, there were 1,503 reports of complications involving POP repair and 1,371 reports linked to surgery for SUI. Side effects reported in transvaginal mesh recipients include:
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Infections
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Internal bleeding
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Vaginal scar tissue
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Vaginal wall narrowing
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Painful urination
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Fistulas
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Mesh shrinkage
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Mesh migration
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Urinary problems
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Punctures to the bladder, blood vessels, bowels or other organs in the lower abdomen
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Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
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Pain
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Painful sexual intercourse for both partners
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Recurrence of incontinence
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Recurrence of both POP and SUI, or both
Numerous lawsuits have been filed over these complications, in part because studies have shown that transvaginal mesh offers no real benefit over safer, more traditional methods of treatment. Making matters worse, in many cases the POP or SUI the implant was supposed to fix in the first place returns. Transvaginal mesh manufacturers took advantage of the FDA’s highly criticized 510(k) approval process, which allows medical devices to be sold on the market without ever being safety tested in humans. Now, thousands of innocent women are paying the price.
If you or a loved one has been implanted with a transvaginal mesh device and suffered from any of the aforementioned serious, life-threatening side effects, you may qualify to participate in a transvaginal mesh lawsuit. Speaking with a transvaginal mesh lawyer is the first step you need to take in order to file a transvaginal mesh injury lawsuit and we can help.
Michael E. Schmidt is recognized as one of Americaʼs most passionate, accomplished and skilled trial lawyers. His law firm, Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently accepting transvaginal mesh lawsuits in all 50 states and offers a free confidential case evaluation. To learn more about this topic and to see if you qualify to participate in a transvaginal mesh lawsuit, please visit his website: http://www.transvaginalmeshlawsuit.com
