Florida Transvaginal Mesh Lawyers
Attorneys Assisting Clients in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, & Beyond with Cases involving Transvaginal Mesh
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are common conditions affecting millions of people, particularly between the ages of 50 and 79. These conditions can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, causing sexual discomfort, pain, pressure, incontinence, and embarrassment.
Transvaginal mesh repair was once a widely used surgical procedure to address POP and SUI. However, it has since become evident that this procedure carries a significant risk of severe complications and permanent side effects. Thousands have endured multiple corrective surgeries, chronic pain, and ongoing discomfort due to the implantation of these dangerous medical devices.
If you’ve experienced any adverse effects following transvaginal mesh repair, you deserve to know your legal rights and explore the possibility of compensation. Our attorneys at The Florida Law Group are ready to listen to your story, evaluate your case, and guide you through the claims process. We understand the physical and emotional toll these complications can cause, and we want to help you seek justice and financial relief for your suffering and related expenses.
What is Transvaginal Mesh Repair?
Transvaginal mesh repair is a surgical procedure where a synthetic mesh is used to reinforce weakened tissue in the vaginal wall. It is also used to support the bladder and urethra by reducing urine leakage. While not all women experienced complications from the surgery, many others did experience severe complications after vaginal mesh repair. Transvaginal mesh repair has proven to be associated with a number of complications than what was previously believed by the medical community.
Complications of transvaginal mesh include:
- Severe pain
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Sexual complications
- Organ perforation
- Erosion of the mesh
- Urinary complications
Vaginal Mesh Defects and Product Liability
In order to establish product defect liability in Florida, the plaintiff must show that she was injured due to the product’s design defect or manufacturing defect, or by the manufacturer’s failure to properly instruct her on use or warn of inherent risks in using the product.
Vaginal mesh defects are numerous and variable.
For example, a poorly manufactured vaginal mesh (with cheap materials) may begin to deteriorate and break apart soon after implantation, leaving pieces of the mesh implant in the vaginal tissue. If the breakage is particularly severe, the plaintiff may become infected, may experience cutting injuries, and may suffer long-term functional impairments.
By contrast, a vaginal mesh may be defectively designed such that it does not perform its function adequately, thus leading to prolapse, which may lead to its own substantial complications.
The Florida Law Group Holds Negligent Manufacturers Accountable
A number of manufacturers have been the target of transvaginal mesh lawsuits. If you have experienced negative side effects from transvaginal mesh repair, the Tampa personal injury lawyers at The Florida Law Group can help you determine if you are entitled to make a personal injury claim against the manufacturer. Our firm is dedicated to assisting clients who have suffered undue harm or injuries at the hands of negligent manufacturers.
