Little Rock, AR Transvaginal Mesh and Bladder Sling Attorneys
The Brad Hendricks Law Firm is investigating claims of severe complications associated with the use of transvaginal surgical mesh and bladder slings, which have been surgically installed to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (“POP”) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (“SUI”).
Pelvic Organ Prolapse occur when pelvic organs drop from their normal position because the tissues and muscles of the pelvic floor are no longer able to support the organs, which the uterus and bladder. The muscles and tissue may become torn or weakened because of childbirth or age. For several years surgical mesh has been used to treat POP and stress urinary incontinence.
Historically, surgical mesh has been used since the 1950s to repair abdominal hernias. In the 1970s, gynecologists incorporated surgical mesh to treat POP. Surgical mesh has been used to treat transvaginal POP and SUI since the 1990s.
In 2008, the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Public Health Notification (“PHN”) to warn patients about adverse effects related to urogynecologic use of surgical mesh. Between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2010, 2,874 medical device reports (“MDR”) were submitted chronicling complaints of malfunction, injury and even death. Of those reports, 1,503 were associated with POP, while 1,371 reports were associated with SUI repairs. There were 3,979 reports of injury, death and malfunction between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2010.
Unfortunately, the FDA has reported, “[m]esh-associated complications are not rare.” Approximately 10 of women undergoing transvaginal POP repair experience vaginal mesh erosion within 12 months of surgery. Mesh contraction, which can cause vaginal shortening, tightening, or vaginal pain is increasingly reported by patients. Some patients require numerous follow up procedures.
Common Complications from Surgeries that Insert Transvaginal Mesh and Bladder Slings
The most common complications associate with the use of transvaginal mesh and bladder slings include the following:
Mesh erosion through the vaginal tissue
Chronic vaginal drainage
Erosion of the vaginal tissue
Feeling as though something is protruding from the vagina
Lower back pain
Pain during intercourse and Vaginal Pain not related to intercourse
Perforations of the bowel, bladder or blood vessels
Pressure or feeling of “fullness” in the lower abdomen
Reoccurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
Continued urinary problems
Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal infections
Vaginal pain not related to intercourse
Vaginal scarring
The Securities and Exchange Commission has reported that approximately 47,000 women have received pelvic mesh implants. To date, more than 600 lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers.
Call Us if You or a Loved One has Been Injured by Transvaginal Mesh used to treat POP or SUI
The Brad Hendricks Law Firm wants to know if you or a loved one has been harmed by transvaginal mesh/bladder slings used to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence. Call The Brad Hendricks Law Firm today at (501) 588-0549 or (866) 676-5096 for a free consultation with an experienced team of lawyers and professionals. If you or a loved one has been harmed by this urological or gynecological use of surgical mesh, you can count us to fight to make sure you are compensated for your injuries.
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