Rhode Island Personal Injury Law Firm's Informational Page about Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits

The Rhode Island personal injury law firm of d’Oliveira & Associates has published a new Web page offering up-to-date and comprehensive information about transvaginal mesh lawsuits and the issues surrounding these dangerous and defective medical devices. Our law firm is working with some of the more experienced transvaginal mesh lawyers in the country to help victims who have suffered serious health complications due to these defective medical devices.

What is Transvaginal Mesh?

The mesh devices are used in the vaginal wall to shore up the muscles of the pelvis and support internal organs such as the bladder, bowel, rectum and uterus. They are used to treat conditions in women such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. The mesh products are made from plastics or natural material. However, many women started to complain about serious and chronic side effects. Instead of giving relief from the problems they had, these mesh devices caused additional, serious problems that affected their quality of life.

Here are some of the most common side effects reported by women who received these transvaginal mesh implants:

• Vaginal infections
• Bleeding
• Recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence
• Erosion of vaginal tissue
• Perforation of bowel, bladder or blood vessels
• Vaginal scarring
• Severe and constant pain in the vagina
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Nerve damage

What Do Studies Show?

As early as August 2010, the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology reported that in just three months, 15 percent of their study group had experienced severe mesh erosion, which causes serious health problems for them. Two studies in 2011 showed that these mesh implant devices are more prone to serious complications than initially believed and that they are not a good way to treat problems associated with pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence.

There have been several recalls of these products and warnings to consumers from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding potential side effects. Right now, more than 72,500 individuals lawsuits are pending against manufacturers of these mesh devices.

Getting the Compensation You Need

If you have suffered severe side effects as a result of using these products, you can seek compensation for damages including medical expenses, lost wages, hospitalization, cost of surgeries, pain and suffering and mental anguish. Our law firm works with some of the more experienced transvaginal mesh lawyers in the country who can help file a product liability lawsuit on your behalf. There are no legal fees until you receive a settlement or award for your injuries, damages and losses. To schedule a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation, please call us toll free at 1-800-992-6878.