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Surgical mesh products are frequently used to repair weakened or damaged tissue in women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. The surgical mesh can be implanted using traditional surgery or through the vaginal wall (transvaginally). Although considered a minimally invasive procedure, many women have experienced serious complications from the transvaginal implantation of mesh products, including infection, pain, and organ damage.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when organs in the pelvic area, such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum, slip out of place and drop into the vaginal wall; this often results from a weakening of supporting muscles during pregnancy and childbirth. Surgeons may use treat pelvic organ prolapse by implanting transvaginal mesh to reinforce the weakened vaginal walls. Women suffering from stress urinary incontinence (SUI) experience leakage of urine during physical activities such as sneezing, coughing, or laughing. Transvaginal mesh is often used to create a pelvic sling to support the bladder and urethra to alleviate the symptoms of stress urinary incontinence.

Between the years of 2008 and 2010, the FDA received 2,874 reports of complications from the use of surgical mesh inserted transvaginally to treat POP and SUI. This is more than double the number of adverse events to transvaginal mesh reported during the preceding three-year period. Due to the increased number of transvaginal mesh injuries reported, the FDA issued a warning in July 2011 stating that the risks of using transvaginal mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse may outweigh the benefits to patients. In addition, the FDA has found no clear evidence indicating that inserting surgical mesh transvaginally is more effective than using traditional surgery to treat POP or SUI. Based upon the risks, the FDA urges physicians and their patients to consider alternative treatment options.

Manufacturers of transvaginal mesh products include Boston Scientific, C.R. Bard, Inc., American Medical Systems, and Ethicon. Commonly reported complications from the use of transvaginal mesh products include:

InfectionPainOrgan perforationInternal bleedingProtrusion of mesh through the vaginal musclesRecurrence of pelvic organ prolapse and/or stress urinary incontinencePain during intercourse

Unfortunately, transvaginal mesh products are permanently implanted; therefore, it may not be possible to remove the mesh implants completely if complications arise. Many patients suffering complications from transvaginal mesh products require corrective surgery or other medical treatment, and some may suffer irreparable organ damage. In addition, complications can lead to debilitating chronic pelvic pain and infection and can adversely affect every aspect of a person’s life.

If you have suffered transvaginal mesh complications or injuries after treatment for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence, a transvaginal personal injury lawyer from Kelley/Uustal can help you determine whether you are entitled to compensation through a product liability claim. A personal injury attorney from our firm understands that transvaginal mesh injuries can be painful and costly for our clients; therefore, we will work hard to ensure you receive maximum compensation for transvaginal mesh product claim. Call us today for a FREE EVALUATION of your Florida transvaginal mesh product liability claim.

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