In the state of Nebraska, The Dunken Law Firm and our team of transvaginal mesh lawsuit attorneys are currently reviewing cases for injured women throughout the state and in the following cities:
Transvaginal mesh surgery for pelvic floor disorders can often be followed by serious complications and injuries. If you or someone you love is experiencing grave side effects after a transvaginal mesh procedure, contact The Dunken Law Firm. We will examine your claim and discuss potential legal options with you free of charge.
Transvaginal mesh is an implantable medical device created to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women. Reports of serious side effects from mesh has been going on for years and causing women to undergo one or more transvaginal mesh revision surgeries.
The disturbing amount of complications evoked a safety alert being issued by the FDA about transvaginal mesh in 2008 and an updated alert in 2011. The safety communication stated that the matter of mesh for transvaginal POP repair being any more effective than procedures without mesh is unclear and the risks may be higher.
In 2016, the FDA reclassified transvaginal POP mesh from a moderate-risk device (class II) to a high-risk device (class III). The new regulation also gave mesh product manufacturers 30 months to submit clinical studies proving that their devices currently on the market are safe and effective.
Transvaginal mesh, also known as bladder slings for SUI repair, have been linked to a number of serious complications. Women may encounter the following symptoms days or months following a procedure.
Manufacturers of transvaginal mesh have failed to properly design these products and adequately warn patients and doctors about their side effects.
The four major companies, out of the many that produce mesh devices, are:
Due to thousands of filed lawsuits, some defective devices have been voluntarily pulled from the market by their manufacturers.
If you or a loved one is suffering alarming side effects after treating a pelvic floor disorder with transvaginal mesh, speak to a highly qualified product liability lawyer at The Dunken Law Firm. You have options for obtaining compensation, as may be unexpectedly encountering lost income, medical bills that are piling up, and a loss in your quality of life. We can help you secure the monetary damages you are owed. Call today and schedule a free, no obligation consultation.