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Transvaginal Mesh & Vaginal Prolapse
Transvaginal mesh is a type of surgical mesh that is implanted along the walls of the vagina to help increase bladder control and provide comfort and relief from pain caused by certain medical conditions, including vaginal prolapse.
Vaginal prolapse, which is also referred to more generally as pelvic organ prolapse, occurs when the vagina drops (prolapses) from its normal position and pushes against the vaginal walls. This prolapse can cause pain or problems with bowel and bladder functions, as well as interfere with sexual activity.
What Causes Vaginal Prolapse?
Vaginal prolapse is most often caused by strain during childbirth. Normally the pelvic organs are kept in place by the muscles and tissues in the lower belly, but during childbirth, these muscles can get weak or
Transvaginal Mesh FDA Warning
In October 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a health advisory warning patients and health practitioners about serious complications with transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. According to the FDA, the agency has received more than 1,000 reports from nine different surgical mesh manufacturers of complications associated with surgical mesh devices over the last three years.
The transvaginal mesh complications most commonly reported to the FDA include erosion through the vaginal epithelium, infection, pain, urinary problems, and recurrence of vaginal prolapse and/or incontinence. Additional complications, such as bowel, bladder and blood vessel perforation, may occur during insertion of the surgical mesh.
Transvaginal Mesh Vaginal Prolapse Complications Attorney
If you or a loved one has experienced serious complications associated with transvaginal mesh to treat vaginal prolapse or stress urinary incontinence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Contact our law firm today for a free and confidential transvaginal mesh lawsuit evaluation. Roopal Luhana is one of our lawyers working with Bard Avaulta victims. She can be reached privately at (877) 779-1414 (ext. 230) or by email at luhana@bernlieb.com.
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