According to statements given by experts at the International Uro-gynecology Conference at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, the high number of women who have complained of adverse effects related to transvaginal mesh has led regulators to classify the implant as a high-risk device.

Transvaginal Mesh Poses a High Risk to Women

According to the high rates of complications due to transvaginal mesh, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified the medical device as high-risk. Earlier this year, the FDA ordered medical device companies to halt the sale and distribution of TV mesh devices due to the associated dangers. However, millions of women may still be implanted with the dangerous product.

Between 3 and 4 million women across the world have been implanted with transvaginal mesh products. As many as five percent of these women have suffered from serious mesh-related complications, while some surgeons still vouch for its efficacy, and over 100,000 lawsuits have been filed by women who have suffered adverse reactions to transvaginal mesh.

Companies that have been the subject of transvaginal mesh-related lawsuits include C.R. Bard, Boston Scientific, American Medical Systems, Coloplast, Caldera Medical, Ethicon, Mentor, and Neomedic International. Millions of dollars have already been paid out to victims of transvaginal mesh side effects.

About Transvaginal Mesh

Transvaginal mesh is a medical device that may be implanted in women in order to treat several conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. The mesh implant is often compared to a net or a sling and is implanted in patients’ abdomens in order to provide support to weakened or damaged tissue and muscle. However, the transvaginal mesh has been the subject of criticism from thousands of women who claim that the device caused them to suffer from injuries and chronic pain.

According to many of these women, the mesh has a tendency to fracture, migrate, or erode after being implanted. Many women who have suffered from these complications have required additional surgeries to repair, replace, or remove the mesh. However, these second surgeries are often more complicated and difficult than the original mesh implantation surgery, due to the mesh’s ability to adhere to internal organs.

Pieces of mesh may be difficult to remove without further damaging the organs. Additionally, when transvaginal mesh migrates or fractures, sharp edges may perforate the internal organs and lead to internal bleeding and injuries.

Less impactful transvaginal mesh side effects may also include vaginal scarring, vaginal bleeding, fistulas, pain with urination, pain with intercourse, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and infections.

Filing a TVT Mesh Lawsuit

Women who have been implanted with transvaginal mesh may be able to hire a qualified attorney and file a lawsuit against the mesh manufacturer if they have suffered from side effects such as dyspareunia, urinary problems, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal scarring, internal organ perforations, mesh erosion, or infections.

Victims of transvaginal mesh complications may be able to recover compensation for injuries, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and additional damages.