FDA Says: The Risks Of Transvaginal Mesh May Outweigh The Benefits

12/27/2011
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FDA Says: The Risks Of Transvaginal Mesh May Outweigh The Benefits

Have you had a pelvic organ prolapse repair using surgical mesh?
You may be at risk for serious complications. The FDA recently announced that it will be reevaluating the use of surgical mesh for the repair of transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse after receiving numerous reports of complications and injuries related to the medical device.
Injuries associated with transvaginal mesh include:

Pain
Infection
Bleeding
Urinary problems
Vaginal erosion (mesh protruding out of vaginal tissue)
Organ damage from the mesh and from tools used in mesh placement

Treatment of these injuries may require additional surgeries to repair the damage and, if necessary, to remove the mesh. Often, the mesh cannot be completely removed, and the victim is left experiencing chronic pelvic pain.
How do you know if you are at risk of serious complications from a transvaginal mesh implant?
Most injuries occur in the first two years after surgery. However, the risk of vaginal bleeding, pain during sexual intercourse, and severe pelvic pain remains years after an implant. If you feel fine, you do not need to be concerned. Mention the vaginal mesh to your doctor at your next annual exam. If you do feel symptoms, it is important that you see a doctor right away. You don’t want to risk additional damage.
Do you have a Texas transvaginal mesh injury claim?
Dallas personal injury attorney Kay Van Wey represents those injured by defective medical devices in Texas. To learn more contact Van Wey Law at 800-489-5082 today.

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