Bard Avaulta Mesh
Vaginal mesh (or transvaginal mesh) is a synthetic surgical mesh implanted in the vaginal wall to support and treat certain conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Two popular brands of transvaginal mesh are Gynacare Prolift, made by Ethicon 360, and Bard Avaulta, manufactured by C.R. Bard, Inc.
About Bard Avaulta Mesh
Bard Avaulta makes two surgical mesh products for the treatment of POP and SUI: Avaulta Biosynthetic Support System and Avaulta Plus Biosynthetic Support System. The mesh systems were designed to provide support in weakened areas of the vaginal wall to help alleviate the symptoms associated with these conditions.
Complications Reported
In a number of reports, both Bard Avaulta mesh systems have not only been proven ineffective in treating these conditions, there have been many dangerous complications in patients with this mesh implanted. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recorded thousands of these complications in just the past three years, with the most widely-reported complication from implantation of the Bard Avaulta mesh being severe infection.
Bard Avaulta mesh complications can include:
- Severe pelvic, low back or vaginal pain
- Chronic vaginal bleeding or discharge
- Recurrent or chronic vaginal infection (discharge, fever, malaise)
- Urinary problems, including incontinence and UTI (urinary tract infection)
- Perforation of the mesh into the bladder, bowel or blood vessels
- Recurrence of the conditions for which the mesh was initially implanted
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Erosion of the mesh through the vaginal epithelium, causing protrusion of the mesh from the vagina
Taking Action
Treatment of these complications often involves surgical repair, with the accompanying recovery, time off work and medical expense. If you or a loved one has suffered injury from Bard Avaulta mesh complications, contact a Bard Avaulta lawyer at Chaffin Luhana, LLP for a free, confidential consultation, as you may be eligible for compensation. Chaffin Luhana can help protect your rights.
