Vaginal Mesh Settlement

Patients who have been adversely affected by a vaginal mesh repair reserve the right to seek compensation for their pain or injuries through a vaginal mesh settlement.

Vaginal mesh repair is a possible treatment for vaginal prolapse – a condition in which parts of the ligaments surrounding the vagina loosen and stretch as a result of childbirth or age. A vaginal mesh surgery involves implanting a synthetic mesh into the vagina in order to recreate strength and support to surrounding pelvic organs and tissues.

Although the mesh may initially provide a cure for the problem, some patients have suffered from painful and even life threatening side effects. As a result, individuals suffering from a vaginal mesh repair surgery are filing lawsuits in an attempt to obtain vaginal mesh settlements.

Vaginal Mesh Erosion and its Effects

In October of 2008, a public health alert was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding complications that can result from erosion of a vaginal mesh.

Side effects of the vaginal mesh erosion include the following:

• Infection
• Severe pain
• Perforation of the bladder, bowel or blood vessels.
• Reoccurrence of the same condition

The FDA’s warning came after more than 1,000 women reported painful side effects from erosion of the mesh, requiring its removal. Studies show that vaginal mesh erosion affects 2 to 3% of patients, and removal of the vaginal mesh is the most effective cure.

Inquiring About a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit

There are several different types of vaginal mesh that have come under scrutiny and vaginal mesh lawsuits including Bard Avaulta Biosynthetic and Avaulta Plus Biosynthetic Support Systems, among others. These medical products are linked with vaginal mesh erosion, which may lead to harmful side effects. For this reason, manufacturers of the defective vaginal mesh product may be both legally and financially responsible, making a vaginal mesh settlement a possibility.

If a vaginal mesh product has adversely affected you or a loved one, you are asked to contact a vaginal mesh lawyer at Chaffin Luhana LLP to discuss a possible vaginal mesh lawsuit. You may be entitled to compensation, and Chaffin Luhana’s attorneys can assist with a possible vaginal mesh settlement. Call our toll free number today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation: 1-888-480-1123.