Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Lawsuits
FDA Reclassifies Transvaginal Mesh as High-Risk Device
On January 4, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an order to reclassify transvaginal mesh products from a class II device, which includes moderate-risk devices, to a class III device. Class III devices are generally the highest risk devices and are subject to the highest levels of regulatory control. Along with the reclassification, the FDA is requiring transvaginal mesh manufacturers to address significant safety concerns like pelvic pain and organ perforation. A chief scientist at the FDA stated that he hoped these requirements will help address the “significant risks” linked to transvaginal mesh
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Transvaginal Mesh Side Effects
Surgical mesh is generally used to repair weakened or damaged tissue. Mesh was originally designed for use in the abdomen to treat hernias. In transvaginal procedures, surgical mesh is implanted to reinforce the weakened vaginal wall and repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or support the urethra to treat urinary incontinence. According to the FDA, long term risks of implanted mesh include:
- Organ perforation
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Mesh Erosion
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Recurrent prolapse
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