Mississippi Products Liability Lawyers Talk about Transvaginal Mesh

Medical products are often at the center of major products liability lawsuits, and for good reason. Many medical products are used in surgeries, and are designed to remain inside of our bodies permanently after they are put into place. When a medical product fails to perform as it is intended to, there can be devastating consequences for the people who have that product inside of their bodies. One medical product which has been the subject of numerous products liability lawsuits is transvaginal mesh.

Transvaginal mesh is surgical mesh which is used in some types of pelvic surgeries, including the repair of stress urinary incontinence and the repair of pelvic organ prolapse. Surgical mesh is a medical product that is designed to support weak or damaged tissue, and it can either be made from animal tissue or synthetic materials. Some types of mesh are designed to be absorbed by the body over time, while other types are designed to be permanent.

Prolapses of pelvic organs are more common than many people may realize. There are multiple organs in the pelvic area, and there are internal structures, muscles, tissues, and the like, which hold all of those organs in place. If those internal structures are injured or if they become weak, one or more of the pelvic organs may descend from its usual position, causing a bulge in the vagina. It is estimated that one in every ten women will undergo surgery to correct some type of pelvic organ prolapse before she reaches eighty years of age. While multiple varieties of transvaginal mesh products are used to correct pelvic organ prolapses, it is also possible to treat pelvic organ prolapses without using mesh.

Some people who have undergone surgeries in which transvaginal mesh was used have experienced serious complications that have caused them a great deal of pain and suffering. From internal bleeding to blood, bladder, and urinary tract infections and the rupture of organs in the pelvic area, the complications which can arise after a transvaginal mesh implant are as concerning as they are painful. Patients who experience complications due to transvaginal mesh implants often need multiple surgeries to remedy the injuries caused by the implants, and many experience severe and chronic pain.

Giddens Law Firm, P.A.: Mississippi Products Liability Attorneys

If you are experiencing complications related to transvaginal mesh, it is important that you seek medical care right away. In addition to working with your doctor to develop a plan for addressing your injuries, you may be able to file a claim for damages against one or more of the parties responsible for your injuries. The Mississippi Products Liability Attorneys at the Giddens Law Firm, P.A. are dedicated to ensuring that people who have been injured by dangerous products are adequately compensated for their injuries. To learn how the Mississippi Products Liability Attorneys at the Giddens Law Firm, P.A. can help you, please call our office today, at (601) 355-2022, to schedule an initial consultation.