Types of Vaginal Mesh

There are currently hundreds of vaginal mesh lawsuits pending against C.R. Bard, Coloplast, American Medical Systems, Boston Scientific, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit, and Covidien. These manufacturers produce dozens of types of vaginal mesh. These devices have been linked to serious, long-term complications and permanent injuries. If you were injured by defective vaginal mesh, you may have a vaginal mesh lawsuit.

What You Can Do & How a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting vaginal mesh induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by vaginal mesh, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Vaginal Mesh Litigation Group or call us toll-free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Overview

Vaginal mesh is a hammock-like medical device that is implanted into a woman’s pelvis to support sagging, weakened pelvic muscles — a common complication of multiple pregnancies and aging. Weak pelvic muscles can cause two disorders: Pelvic Organ Prolapse, in which abdominal organs protrude into the vagina, and Stress Urinary Incontinence, in which weak muscles allow the urethra to open accidentally.

Serious side effects of vaginal mesh are not rare, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued several safety warnings. The most common complication is vaginal mesh erosion into the vagina and/or perforation of internal organs, which may require multiple corrective surgeries. Some women have chronic pain, nerve damage, and severe disfigurement.

There are hundreds of lawsuits pending against the major manufacturers of these devices. Women continue to contact vaginal mesh lawyers and they continue to file new vaginal mesh lawsuits. If you decide to file a vaginal mesh lawsuit for your injury, you could be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, past and future medical expenses, lost income, decreased quality of life, and more.

Types of Vaginal Mesh

The following is a list of vaginal mesh implants and their manufacturers. There are approximately 31 manufacturers of vaginal mesh implants, slings, and tape. However, the majority of women are affected by the following products.

Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit manufactures:

• Gynecare Prolift
• Gynecare Prolift+M
• Gynecare TVT (Exact, Abbrevo, Retropubic System, Obturator, Secur)
• Gynecare Prosima
• Gynecare Gynemesh PS

CR Bard Inc. manufactures:

• Bard Avaulta
• Bard Pelvitex
• Bard Pelvisoft
• Bard Pelvilace or Pelvicol
• Bard Uretex
• Bard Uretex (TO, TOO2, TOO3)

Boston Scientific Corp. manufactures:

• Boston Scientific Arise
• Boston Scientific Pinnacle
• Boston Scientific Advantage Fit
• Boston Scientific Lynx
• Boston Scientific Obtryx
• Boston Scientific Prefyx PPS
• Boston Scientific Solyx

American Medical Systems (AMS) manufactures:

• AMS Elevate
• AMS Perigee
• AMS Apogee
• AMS BioArc
• AMS MiniArc Precise Single-Incision Sling
• AMS MiniArc Single Incision Sling
• AMS Monarc Subfascial Hammock
• AMS In-Fast Ultra Transvaginal Sling
• AMS Sparc Self-Fixating Sling System

Tyco Covidien manufactures:

• Tyco Covidian Duo
• Mentor ObTape

Do I have a Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting vaginal mesh induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by vaginal mesh, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Vaginal Mesh Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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