Transvaginal Mesh
What is Transvaginal Mesh?
Transvaginal mesh is used for women who suffer from Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). This is when the bladder, uterus, bowel and/or rectum of a woman drops and pushes against the walls of her vagina. This typically occurs in women who have had vaginal births or surgeries which have caused the pelvic muscles to lose strength.
Mesh products were created to relieve pain and alleviate bowel and bladder problems associated with POP and SUI.
Transvaginal Mesh Complications
Some of the most common transvaginal mesh complications include:
- Erosion of the mesh into the vagina
- Pain during sex caused by vaginal scarring and mesh erosion
- Infection
- Recurrence of prolapsed organs
- Urinary problems
- Incontinence
- Damage to bladder, bowel and blood vessels
- Emotional and mental trauma
Many of the transvaginal mesh complications have led to removal of the mesh and additional surgeries as well as IV therapy, blood transfusions, and drainage of hematomas or abscesses.
Surgical Mesh Injuries and the FDA
On July 13, 2011, the FDA issued a report with the following warnings:
- Complications with transvaginal mesh are NOT rare.
- There is no evidence that procedures involving mesh repair are more effective than non-mesh procedures.
- The use of transvaginal mesh exposes patients to more unnecessary risk.
At Gordon & Doner, we believe that when a person is exposed to unnecessary risks due to unsafe products such as transvaginal mesh, the makers should be held responsible. If you or a loved one has been harmed by transvaginal mesh, you are not alone and should contact a surgical mesh lawyer to explore your options before it is too late.
For more information or to schedule a free case evaluation with a surgical mesh injury attorney, contact the lawyers of Gordon & Doner today at 1-800-659-1159.
