Transvaginal mesh (TVM) is a surgical implant used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women. Numerous lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers, alleging that the mesh devices were defectively designed, causing severe complications like chronic pain, organ perforation, and mesh erosion.
Common complications include pelvic pain, infection, urinary problems, mesh erosion through vaginal tissue, and the need for revision surgeries.
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What You Need to Know About Filing a Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit
Individuals may be eligible to file a transvaginal mesh lawsuit if they experienced complications after receiving a mesh implant for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. Eligibility typically requires a confirmed medical diagnosis of complications such as chronic pelvic pain, mesh erosion, infection, or organ damage, supported by medical records or imaging.
Plaintiffs often claim that manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, and C.R. Bard failed to adequately warn about the risks of mesh devices or sold defectively designed products. Claims must be filed within the statute of limitations, which varies by state but is generally two to three years from the date of injury or discovery of the issue. In some cases, legal doctrines like the Discovery Rule may extend filing deadlines if the harm was not immediately apparent.
For more information or to discuss your eligibility, complete the form to the right.