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Transvaginal/Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit

Transvaginal Mesh

Over 100,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed in what has become one of the largest mass torts in history. Billions of dollars in transvaginal mesh settlement awards have already been paid by mesh manufacturers, and settlements continue to be awarded. Plaintiffs include women who were forced to undergo revision surgery to address complications with transvaginal mesh. Some women who have sued have been awarded multi-million-dollar transvaginal mesh lawsuit settlements.

Injuries that women can sue for include:

  • Dyspareunia (difficult or painful sexual intercourse)
  • Urinary problems
  • Multiple occurrences of pelvic organ prolapse
  • Vaginal scarring
  • Perforated bladder, perforated bowel or perforated blood vessels
  • Mesh erosion into the vagina
  • Infection
  • Organ injuries
  • Other complications

Transvaginal/Pelvic Mesh Complications Settlement

Companies and products involved in the litigation include:

  • C.R. Bard– Avaulta, Align, Biosynthetic Support System, CollaMend, Pelvilace, Pelvitex, Ugytex, Pelvicol and Uretex
  • Boston Scientific– Arise, Advantage, Lynx, Obtryx, Pinnacle, Prefyx, Polyform, Solyx
  • American Medical Systems ( a unit of Endo Health Solutions) – SPARC, BioArc, Elevate, Mini-Arc, Perigee
  • Coloplast– Exair, Axis, Restorelle Smartmesh, Novasilk, Susped
  • Caldera Medical– Desara, Ascend, Vertessa
  • Ethicon (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson)– Gynecare Prolift, Gynecare TVT, Gynecare Prosima
  • Mentor– Obtape Transobturator Sling
  • Neomedic International– Needleless System, TRT Remeex System, KIM System

Lawsuits accuse mesh manufacturers of a number of allegations, including:

  • Intentionally misleading the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, physicians, patients and the public about the true safety and effectiveness of transvaginal mesh and pelvic mesh products. And failing to warn about potential complications and injuries.
  • Failing to properly test vaginal and pelvic mesh.
  • Failing to research the risks of vaginal and pelvic mesh.
  • Failing to create safe and effective vaginal mesh removal procedures.

Contact the Law Offices of Chhabra & Gibbs Today

Spouses of those afflicted with defective vaginal mesh or bladder slings may be able to sue for “loss of consortium,” which roughly translates into the loss of intimacy with their spouse due to the side effects of vaginal mesh. If you or a loved one has experienced complications from any type of transvaginal/pelvic mesh product including severe transvaginal mesh pain, contact the office of Chhabra Gibbs & Herrington PLLC for a free consultation. For a free confidential consultation with Transvagnial Mesh Lawyers at our law firm, please call 601-948-8005 or use our live chat.

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