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Transvaginal Mesh Complications and Defects

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A transvaginal mesh may be used to repair a common type of pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs when pelvic organs fall out of place, by stitching the connective tissue in the vaginal wall muscle back together. Some of the side effects can include infection, pain and urinary problems as well as perforations of the bladder, bowels or blood-vessels. In some cases patients have experienced erosion or reoccurrence of prolapse and have required additional surgery.

Risks Associated with Transvaginal Mesh Products

The latest research shows that roughly ten percent of women who have received TVM implants experience mesh erosion within 12 months of surgery and more than half of these patients need further surgery to remove the mesh following complications.

So far, the FDA has received more than 1,000 reports concerning complications connected with the transvaginal mesh. The FDA also reported complications include the mesh can become exposed or protrude out of the vaginal tissue, cause severe pain, infection, organ perforation and urinary problems.

Transvaginal Mesh Surgery Complications

The manufacturers that are linked to potentially dangerous products are:

• Bard
• Tyco
• Mentor
• Ethicon
• AMS
• Boston Scientific

The FDA currently recommends for patients

• Ask the surgeon before surgery about all POP treatment options, including those that do not involve mesh: understand why the surgeon may be recommending treatment of POP with mesh.
• Continue with routine check-ups and follow-up care after surgery. Notify the surgeon if complications develop (persistent vaginal bleeding or discharge, pelvic or groin pain during sex).
• Those who have had POP surgery but don’t know if the surgeon used mesh should find out during their next scheduled visit with their health care provider.

Attorneys at The Law Offices of Robert Davis P.C. are prepared to represent you if you have suffered complications arising from transvaginal mesh products. Contact us today for a free case review by completing the form located on this page or calling us at 800-529-5072.

 

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