Vaginal Mesh Victim Sues Boston Scientific for Severe Injuries

An Alabama woman has filed a new lawsuit against Boston Scientific Corp. and TEI Biosciences Inc. over transvaginal mesh injuries caused by the companies’ vaginal sling implants. The lawsuit was filed on July 3 by Dorothy Blackmon in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of the District of Massachusetts. Blackmon is seeking more than $75,000 in damages.

Surgeons implanted Boston Scientific’s Obtryx Trans-Obturator Sling System and TEI’s Xenform Soft Tissue Repair Matrix grafts into Blackmon’s body to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence. As a result of the vaginal sling implants, Blackmon “suffered serious bodily injuries, including, but not limited to, pelvic pain, infection, urinary problems, and other injuries,” according to the vaginal mesh lawsuit.

Blackmon’s vaginal mesh attorney says she has suffered from serious pain and suffering, requires ongoing medical care, and will probably have to have additional surgery to help correct the permanent damage to her body caused by the surgical mesh.

The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturers were negligent and fraudulent in their promotion of the vaginal mesh implants despite being aware of major safety risks associated with the product.

Various studies and complaints have revealed that various types of pelvic mesh can trigger a host of medical problems, many stemming from incompatibility with human tissue. According to the vaginal mesh lawsuit, it has been revealed that the mesh can break down, triggering a dangerous immune response in the patient’s body. Additionally, the mesh can promote adhesions, damage tissue through erosion, and pain. On top of this, the lawsuit points out that the transvaginal mesh is designed to be anchored in nerve-rich tissue, which can cause pain and nerve damage.

Blackmon alleges in the vaginal mesh injury lawsuit that the manufacturers should have been aware of the serious risks associated with their products. Reports of problems were sent to both the manufactures and the United States Food and Drug Administration. The FDA actually released several safety communications regarding concerns related to surgical mesh. Despite this, the manufacturers continued to aggressively market their vaginal sling implants to health care professionals, downplaying the risks associated with their products, according to her vaginal mesh lawsuit.

Based on her ongoing medical needs, Blackmon is seeking several types of compensation in the lawsuit. She seeks compensatory damages to cover the cost of her medical care and injuries up to the present. Additionally, she seeks special damages to cover future medical expenses, loss of income due to permanent disability, and pain and suffering.

The Vaginal Mesh Implant Lawsuit case is Dorothy J. Blackmon v. Boston Scientific Corp., et al., Case No. 13-cv-11582-NMG, in the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, Eastern Division.

Were You Injured by a Vaginal Mesh Implant?

Unfortunately, Ms. Blackmon’s story is common. Many Americans were implanted with pelvic mesh and are now dealing with permanent and sometimes disfiguring injuries. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure of your next step when you discover that a defective medical device may have completely changed your life. But you need to remember that you have rights. There are steps that you can take to regain control of your situation.

You can start by visiting the Transvaginal Mesh, Vaginal Sling, Vaginal Mesh and Bladder Sling Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. Here, you can enter your information for a free consultation from a compassionate vaginal mesh injury attorney with a background in this type of litigation. From here, you can receive additional guidance on the best steps to take in your specific situation.