Transvaginal Mesh

Vaginal mesh repair is a surgical technique where synthetic transvaginal mesh is used to anchor weakened connective tissues in the vaginal wall. The FDA has issued an updated safety announcement warning doctors, health care professionals and patients that the placement of transvaginal mesh through the vagina to treat pelvic organ prolapse may present greater risk for the patient than other non-mesh procedures. According to the FDA, reported complications include erosion of the mesh into the vaginal tissue, organ perforation, pain and infection. Often women require surgery, or even multiple surgeries, to remove the mesh and/or repair damage caused by the mesh. Because transvaginal mesh is intended as a permanent implant, surgeons may be unable to fully remove it, thus compromising a woman’s health. We are currently investigating cases involving transvaginal mesh products manufactured by Bard, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific, and Johnson and Johnson surgically implanted to treat pelvic organ prolapse, which result in serious injuries, including revision surgery to remove/repair the transvaginal mesh.

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