Transvaginal Mesh Complications

RECOGNIZING TRANSVAGINAL MESH COMPLICATIONS What is transvaginal mesh? What are the symptoms of transvaginal mesh failure? Transvaginal mesh is a synthetic mesh, like a woven sling or hammock, surgically implanted into the vaginal wall to help support pelvic muscles and Suspect failure with severe pain, bleeding, chronic infection, relapse of pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence. Organ perforation tissues. and mesh extrusion are also symptoms of mesh erosion or failure. What is mesh used for? Treatment Options Commonly prescribed for women with pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence; common after child birth, hysterectomy, and in post- menopausal Important to consult physician right away, treatment may require complex revision surgery as vaginal tissue grows into the area of the mesh. women. Recovery can be lengthy Surgical mesh helps prevent and women are at higher risk of infection the bladder and other organs from descending into the vagina. afterwards. Product Recalls and Lawsuits OVER 33,000 LAWSUITS A number of manufacturers have recalled their mesh products, some have suspended sales. Over 33,000 federal lawsuits have been assigned to 6 multidistrict litigations in the US. The following manufacturers are involved: C.R. Bard, Inc. American Medical Systems, Inc. Boston Scientific, Inc Ethicon, Inc. Coloplast Corp. Cook Medical, Inc Legal Options – Verdicts & Settlements Women who have been affected may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the product. Victims have already been awarded millions in damages; however manufacturers challenges to these awards may be pending. $11.11M $5.5M $2.0M Awarded to Linda Gross Awarded to Christine Scott Awarded to Donna Cisson injurylawyer-news.com 888.674.3931 [email protected]