Pelvic Mesh Complications Infographic

Types of Problematic Pelvic Mesh

Manufacturers of mesh implants with known complications include: Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, American Medical Systems, and Covidien.

Pelvic meshes can erode with time and extrude into organs.

Symptoms of Transvaginal Mesh Complications

Severe, debilitating pain
Pressure in abdomen or bladder
Incontinence or bladder evacuation issues
Vaginal scarring and pain
Intimacy issues (for example, pain during intercourse)
Recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse or severe urinary incontinence
Organ perforation

What damages can I claim?

Medical expenses from corrective surgery and treatment of symptoms
Pain and suffering
Loss of wages and other financial harms

Are Surgical Mesh Complications Due to Malpractice or Product Liability?

Surgical mesh complications can result from product malfunction or defective design. This would give rise to a product liability claim.

Surgical mesh complications can result in malpractice if a surgeon improperly implants mesh products or if a physician does not properly warn of product risks.

How to Determine Liability for Defective Surgical Mesh

An experienced transvaginal mesh complications lawyer can walk victims through each step.
Medical records including product information and imaging scans are often necessary.
If medical malpractice is not likely, then determining implant malfunction is the next step.
Certain products known for defectiveness, which may make it easier to establish product liability.