Types of TVM Health Complications
Women who suffered tranvaginal mesh complications after undergoing pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery with a TVM device have most likely experienced undeserved pain and discomfort and may have legal recourse.
Because the manufacturers of transvaginal meshes did not warn patients and doctors about the heightened risks associated with TVM, women suffering mesh complications may be able to file a claim seeking compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering and other damages.
Vaginal Mesh Complications: Eroded Mesh and Infections
Transvaginal mesh is marketed by several manufacturers, including:
- American Medical Systems
- Boston Scientific
- Johnson & Johnson
- Caldera
- C.R. Bard, Inc.
- Ethicon
- Gynecare
- Mentor
- Sofradim
The following are among the vaginal mesh complications reported by women who underwent pelvic organ prolapse repair surgery with a transvaginal mesh:
- Mesh erosion
- Infection
- Urinary problems
- recurrence of prolapse or incontinence
- Discomfort
- Bleeding
- Vaginal scarring
- Bowel, bladder and blood vessel perforation
- Pain during sex
According to the FDA, most patients described reported that they needed medical or surgical intervention, and some required hospitalization.
If you underwent surgery with a mesh in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, and you experienced these or other mesh complications, you may have legal recourse. We are personal injury attorneys who offer help and support to those who received a transvaginal mesh sling, or transvaginal tape system and as a result have sustained injuries including mesh erosion, infections, pain, and even reoccurrence of urinary incontinence.
If you or someone you love has experienced mesh erosion, bleeding, urinary infections, vaginal scarring, pain during sexual intercourse, or inability to have sexual intercourse, the Strom Law Firm can help you.
