One of the newest innovations for the treatment of female urinary stress incontinence is the TVT-Secur System, manufactured by Gynecare and marketed by Johnson & Johnson. The TVT-Secur System is designed to reduce the involuntary leakage of urine when the abdomen experiences stress, such as when the person is laughing, coughing, sneezing, or moving in a certain manner. Experts estimate that there are millions of women across the nation that suffer from female urinary stress incontinence and a significant percentage of these women have decided that the use of the TVT- Secur System was the best option to correct their problem.
The TVT-Secur System uses a mesh tape that is formed into a sling to support the urethra and position it so that the involuntary leakage of the bladder is halted. The device is implanted through a small incision in the vaginal area and placed against the vaginal wall to provide support to the weakened area of the pelvic floor that is allowing the urethra to move out of position. The procedure to implant this transvaginal mesh device is typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and takes no longer than one-half hour to complete.
There have been a number of risks associated with the procedure to implant the transvaginal mesh device and with the device itself. Over the last three years, the US Food and Drug Administration has received around one thousand reports of adverse events linked to the TVT- Secur System and other transvaginal mesh devices. In some cases, the complications that develop are considered to be life threatening and will require the person to be subjected to painful surgical procedures to remove the mesh device from their body and repair the damage that the procedure has caused.
Some of the most common complications reported to the US Food and Drug Administration include perforations of the bowel, bladder, or blood vessels. This could result in severe infections and significant blood loss that could threaten the health of the patient. Cases of vaginal scarring and painful sexual intercourse has also been reported to the agency, with many of the individuals affected never regaining their previous quality of life. Other complications associated with the usage of the devices include the development of abscesses, erosion of the device, urinary problems, and a recurrence of the prolapse.
Medical professionals across the country have recently received an alert from the US Food and Drug Administration warning them to be alert for any patients that have undergone a procedure for treating urinary stress incontinence developing complications due to the use of a transvaginal mesh device. In many of these cases, preserving the patient’s quality of life will depend on quickly correcting any issues that arise with prompt medical treatment. If a person believes that they have developed a complication because of a transvaginal mesh device, it is important that they seek medical help quickly to prevent further damage to the body from occurring.
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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