If you have been injured due to a transvaginal mesh, contact our experienced product liability lawyer right away for a free consultation.  We can potentially get you significant funds, with no financial risk or upfront cost to you.

Can injuries incurred from a transvaginal mesh product lead to a medical malpractice claim against my doctor?

It could, if your doctor is the one who caused the problem.  But, usually, the damages were caused by the product itself.  Numerous vaginal mesh manufacturers have faced litigation for their faulty products.  These corporations include American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, Cook Medical, C.R. Bard, Johnson & Johnson (Ethnicon), and Neomedic.  In Kansas, you generally have 2 (two) years to file the product liability case against the manufacturer.  That can vary depending on the situation, the date of surgery, the date the injury should have been known, etc.

What does a transvaginal mesh do?

This medical device is surgically implanted in females to deal with the pelvic tissue that cause SUI (stress urinary incontinence) or POP (pelvic organ prolapse).  When placed in the pelvic floor region, the device can help organs, including the uterus, rectum or bladder.

What are the problems with transvaginal mesh?

They can cause many problems because they are often not conducive to the human body.  While newer versions have gotten better, many of the older devices are hard on human flesh causing injury, urinary complications, sexual discomfort, infections, and pain.  Sometimes the device itself moves after surgery, or the device used old components not suitable to flesh, and the device needs to be replaced or removed. 

Do I need to file a lawsuit if I have been injured by a transvaginal device?

We may be able to resolve your case via a settlement, without you having to file an actual lawsuit. However, a lawsuit may be required, because the manufacturer of the product knows it is expensive for an injured person to litigate such a claim.  The manufacturer is oftentimes willing to force a lawsuit because they know it may be financially too difficult for a plaintiff to file suit and litigate.  An expert witness regarding product liability will potentially be necessary, which is extremely expensive.  Each case is unique and when considering whether to hire an expert witness, the attorney will consider the facts, the status of your case, your injuries, and economies of the case.