Dangerous Side Effects of Transvaginal Mesh Implants

The FDA voiced their concern in a warning issued on July 13, 2011, that the device does not provide the best solution to POP or Stress Urinary Incontinence.

“There are clear risks associated with the transvaginal placement of mesh to treat POP,” said William Maisel, M.D., M.P.H., deputy director and chief scientist of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

“The FDA is asking surgeons to carefully consider all other treatment options and to make sure that their patients are fully informed of potential complications from surgical mesh.

Mesh is a permanent implant—complete removal may not be possible and may not result in complete resolution of complications.”

If the walls of the vagina weaken after childbirth, internal support for many of the pelvic organs, including the bladder, rectum, or uterus, may be eliminated.

Without this support, the organs can prolapse, or “drop,” causing women both discomfort and pain.

A prolapse of these organs can happen after a woman undergoes a hysterectomy because the removal of the uterus can also lead to a lack of support for the pelvic organs.

Transvaginal mesh implants were created as a way to permanently provide extra support to these organs.

The implants are also used to treat Stress Urinary Incontinence.

Although the FDA is now asking medical professionals to advise patients about these dangerous implants, there are women whose lives have been severely impacted prior to this warning and without knowledge of the hazards to their health.

Our firm has been heavily involved in this litigation regarding transvaginal mesh implants and other defective medical devices.

We are knowledgeable and aggressive in gaining the compensation owed to victims who have been affected by defective products and corporate negligence.

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