Vaginal Mesh Complications

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Vaginal Mesh Causes Serious Complications

On October 20, 2008 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an urgent public health notification to physicians and patients regarding serious complications associated with transvaginal placement of surgical mesh in repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).

Within the last three years, the FDA has received over 1,000 reports from at least nine surgical mesh manufacturers regarding serious complications related to the placement and use of transvaginal mesh products.

Vaginal Mesh Complications

On July 13, 2011, the FDA issued an updated safety communication on vaginal mesh, warning healthcare providers that serious complications associated with vaginal mesh are not rare - a change from what they had said in 2008. Having received reports of nearly 3,000 additional adverse events between 2008 and 2010, the agency said it was no longer clear that vaginal mesh repair for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) was more effective than other traditional methods of repair

Vaginal Mesh

Often referred to as a “hammock” or a “sling,” vaginal mesh is a surgical mesh reinforcement used to treat POP and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. These conditions occur when, as a result of age, childbirth, hysterectomy, or menopause, a woman’s pelvic muscles stretch and weaken to the point where they can no longer completely support nearby organs. As the muscles lose their retaining power, the bladder, urethra, bowel, and even uterus can “drop” downward, bulging into the vagina.

Some women can live with the condition, but others experience symptoms like pressure, pain, SUI, constipation, and sexual problems. Vaginal mesh repair is one of several surgical options. During the procedure, the surgeon uses a surgical mesh to help reinforce the vaginal wall and provide an additional supporting layer to organs like the bladder or urethra. Many women experience symptom improvement with the device, but many others experience vaginal mesh complications like pain, infection, bleeding, extrusion, and urinary problems.

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits

So far, several major vaginal mesh manufacturers have come under fire in vaginal mesh lawsuits. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has reportedly settled several vaginal mesh lawsuits over the discontinued Mentor ObTape. They are also involved in vaginal mesh lawsuits over Gynecare Prolift vaginal mesh products. Vaginal mesh lawyers claim J&J failed to adequately warn physicians and patients about the serious risks associated with these products, including erosion and infection.

C. R. Bard, manufacturer of Bard Avaulta surgical mesh, is involved in similar vaginal mesh lawsuits, with doctors, patients, and vaginal mesh lawyers inclined to believe that the mesh is defective. The design of this vaginal mesh allegedly inhibits the surrounding tissues from receiving nutrients and oxygen, which can slow healing and lead to infection.

Office Location and Service Areas

Robert J. Fensterseib & Associates handle cases throughout Florida from their Hallandale Beach office. Here is a list of some of the counties and cities they service:
Broward County: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hallandale, Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs and the
greater Broward area.
Miami-Dade County: Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Hialeah and the greater Miami-Dade area.
Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach and the greater Palm Beach area.
Collier County: Fort Myers and the greater Collier area.