Failed Mesh Implant Complications and Procedures | TVM Settlements

Transvaginal mesh, also often known as urogynecologic surgical mesh or pelvic mesh, is commonly used for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) . The majority of mesh available is a combination of synthetic materials and animal tissues and can be absorbed into the body for short-term repair or be a permanent implant. The absorbable kind of transvaginal mesh helps to grow the tissue and add strength to the injured area. Unfortunately, this treatment procedure has been linked with many transvaginal mesh complications . It has resulted in serious adverse health hazards for thousands of women who received the medical device to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The victims took it to the court to file for lawsuits to find financial compensation for their damage. Let's have a look at the major complaints: Mesh Erosion One of the most common transvaginal mesh complications associa...

Transvaginal mesh is a flexible net-like patch which is implanted on the vaginal wall in order to strengthen its structure. It is most commonly used to treat two conditions: pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) . POP is a condition where the pelvic muscles are weakened and allow the organs to slip out of place. SUI, on the other hand, is the loss of bladder control brought on by a cough, sneeze, exercise, laughter, or other strenuous activity. In 2008 and 2011, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning stating the complications of mesh implants. Many patients have experienced a re-occurrence of POP or SUI as a result of the defective implant, and brought the effectiveness of the procedure into doubt. The victims filed for the complications and the transvaginal mesh lawsuit update allows them to raise their voice against the mesh makers as well as the surgeons as and when applicable. With increased reports of complicat...

When the muscles holding pelvic organs in place are weakened, it results in POP. When an activity such as coughing or sneezing results in the involuntary leakage of urine, the condition is called stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The transvaginal meshes are used to repair these issues by providing extra support to the damaged or weakened tissues. The use of these surgical meshes has been in the market since the 1950s. But during the 1990s, surgical mesh was studied and found to be an effective option for the treatment of abdominal repair of SUI. In 2002, the product was approved to be used for the curing POP. But even when they were marketed as safe and effective device, they were reported to cause debilitating injuries. The victims of these devices filed for  bladder mesh lawsuit claiming the expenses of their pain and suffering. T he brands that have been named in the cases According to a 2017 study, experts found up to 40% of women suffer injuries...

Over 200,000 inpatient surgical procedures are performed in the U.S. itself every year to treat Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) amongst women. Studies show, approximately 13% of those who undergoes the surgery would need a redo of the operation within the next five years while about 30% of them would undergo another surgery for a related prolapse condition in their lifetime. But even though the FDA has classified transvaginal mesh as a high-risk device and  vaginal mesh complications  remain to be one of the most highly reported problems, some surgeons continue to use it to treat POP and SUI. Troubles with vaginal mesh Traditionally, the pelvic organ prolapse surgery was about repairing the damaged connective tissues with sutures that was commonly referred to as vaginal repair. As the procedure had high chances of the prolapse recurring, the introduction of this mesh-like product deemed to be an effective option for treating the condition. From 2003, the Therapeutic ...

The transvaginal mesh implants have been in the pharmaceutical market for a long time now but there have always been debates and questions about its effectiveness. The FDA, which initially claimed the medical device to be a safe alternative to the existing treatment procedure for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, has now labeled it as a high-risk device. The severe side effects linked with the mesh implant came to the forefront when thousands of women complained about the problem of mesh erosion. Why need mesh implant? Most women, with growing age, have weakened pelvic floor muscles. To support the region, the mesh implant surgery has seemed to be an easy and efficient option. Unfortunately, there are a number  transvaginal mesh complications  associated with the treatment of SUI and POP; the most common of which is mesh erosion. Understandably, the vaginal mesh breaks off in parts and migrates to different parts of the bowel region creating heal...

Surgical Mesh products has now been long in use for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in adult women. It is common not just in the U.S. but all over the globe. But what was claimed as completely safe and effective alternative to the other traditional transvaginal treatments once are now deemed with much serious health risks. The victims of these mesh implants filed for legal compensation for all the undue pain and suffering they had to go through and the  transvaginal mesh lawsuit update  allows them to sue the manufacturing companies under the product liability clause. Mesh erosion is one of the most common side effects of transvaginal mesh implant. Made from Polypropylene and Polyester, these meshes are often the reason to cause infection in patients. The signs of a defective mesh implant include: Recurring yeast infection in the bladder Vaginal bleeding Spasms in the pelvic area Painful intercourse Painful urinatio...

Many women, either after childbirth or menopause, suffer from pelvic organ prolapse. A study showed as many as half of all women have POP in their lifetime of who two percent suffers from severe health complications. Often the signs of POP are devastating and needs immediate surgical intervention. In the last decade, the use of bladder slings became very popular as it was easier to conduct and had faster recovery time. Unfortunately, there were plenty of reports about the  bladder sling complications . Most of these side effects were about the mesh erosion, mesh contraction and mesh adhesion. Let's see the major complications one by one: Sling surgery is usually used in women to correct stress incontinence (incontinence is the condition where the patient involuntarily release urine during activities such as laughing or coughing). Unfortunately, the surgery can result in the patient suffering from urge incontinence, or the sudden and controllable need to urinate. One of...