Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh

 

Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh

FDA Warnings

Symptoms and Complications

 

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Surgical mesh (aka surgical tape or sling) is an implantable medical device used to reinforce soft tissue or bone where weakness exists. Most surgical mesh devices cleared for urogynecologic procedures, such as the surgical treatment of involuntary urine leakage (SUI) and Transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapsed (POP) in women, are composed of non-absorbable synthetic mesh.

What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the tissue and muscles of the pelvic floor no longer support the pelvic organs resulting in the drop (prolapse) of the pelvic organs from their normal position. The pelvic organs include the vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra, and rectum. The bladder is the most commonly involved organ in pelvic organ prolapse. Supporting muscles and tissue of the pelvic floor may become torn or stretched because of labor or childbirth or may weaken with age. Other risk factors for POP include: genetic predisposition, connective tissue disorder, obesity and frequent constipation.

Many women have some degree of POP, although not all women have symptoms. Women who have symptoms may experience pelvic discomfort or pain, pressure and other symptoms including:

• Bulge of tissue or organs that protrudes to or past the vaginal opening
• Leakage of urine (urinary incontinence)
• Sexual difficulties

The Surgery

Surgical repair of POP and SUI can be done with or without mesh; however the use of surgical mesh is intended to increase the longevity of the repair. In POP repairs using mesh, the mesh is configured to match the defect to be corrected. Mesh can be placed either transvaginally (through the vagina) or transabdominally (through the abdomen).

Recent FDA warnings on surgical mesh conclude that Transvaginal placement to treat POP may expose patients to greater risk than other surgical options without any evidence of greater benefit.

Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

If you have experienced failure of Transvaginal Mesh, you may be eligible for financial compensation for lost wages, medical bills and other expenses. Please contact the attorneys at Levin Simes Kaiser & Gornick, LLP today at 1-877-852-2111 for a free case evaluation.

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