The Gynecare Prolift Pelvic Floor System is a device that is commonly used to treat different types of pelvic organ prolapse in women. The condition can affect women of all ages, but typically affects women that have undergone childbirth multiple times and is near or over the average age for the start of menopause. Pelvic organ prolapse is believed to affect millions of women across the nation and a significant percentage of these women have undergone a surgical procedure for the implantation of the Gynecare Prolift system to treat their condition.
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the muscles of the pelvic floor become weak or damaged to the point where they can no longer support the organs that are located within the pelvis. This causes the organs to move into position against the vaginal wall where they can cause discomfort, pain, or the involuntary leakage of urine or fecal matter. The condition can be devastating to the person afflicted because it reduces their quality of life and can cause them to avoid doing the things that they once enjoyed because of the embarrassment that the condition causes.
If the person finds that their case of pelvic organ prolapse is severe enough to affect their quality of life, they may choose to undergo a surgical procedure to correct the issue and return them to their previous comfort levels. One of the most common treatment methods used in these cases involves the placement of a transvaginal surgical mesh device, like the Gynecare Prolift Pelvic Floor System, into the vagina to support the wall that is being affected by the shifting of the pelvic organs. The procedure is considered to be minimally invasive, as the mesh can be placed with the use of two or three small incisions, and can generally be performed in less than thirty minutes as an outpatient procedure.
Over the last several years, there have been many reports linking the implantation of transvaginal mesh devices, such as the Gynecare Prolift Pelvic Floor System, to the development of life threatening complications. Some of the women that had undergone the procedure experienced an erosion of the mesh device, significant scarring, severe infections, neuropathic pain, perforation of the vaginal wall or bowel, and significant pain during sexual intercourse. In many cases, these women required additional surgical procedures to repair the damage and remove the transvaginal mesh from the body.
Because of the number of reports of complications sent to the US Food and Drug Administration regarding different types of transvaginal mesh devices, the agency felt the need to release a warning to the general public and the healthcare community about the increased risk of serious complications associated with the use of these devices. Experts have recommended that anyone that has undergone a procedure to implant a transvaginal mesh device should be on the lookout for any of the symptoms that indicate the development of a complication. If anything does seem wrong, it is very important for the person to seek medical treatment quickly to prevent the condition from escalating into a life threatening situation.
Do I Have a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit?
If you or somebody you know has been injured or suspect that you may have a serious complication directly linked to a Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) procedure, and/or the placement of a transvaginal mesh product, you should contact and Injury Help Network attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and our lawyers can help.
Please use the form below or call toll free 24 hrs/day by dialing (866) 588-0600 to contact us for a free case evaluation of your potential transvaginal mesh claim.
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