The Life Care Solutions Group discusses eligibility for filing a transvaginal mesh (TVM) claim. “
Many women who have been treated with a transvaginal mesh device are unaware that they may be eligible for legal compensation in the event that they have suffered related complications. The device, which first received FDA approval in 1996 for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, is now regarded as a serious threat to the health of women who have received a mesh or sling implant.
After receiving thousands of complaints from women who suffered a range of health problems such as abdominal pain, infection, painful intercourse, and other serious transvaginal mesh side effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety warning about the medical device in 2008, with the issuance of a subsequent warning following in 2011.
Since the release of the communications from the FDA, numerous personal injury claims have been filed on behalf of women throughout the U.S. who have been injured by the mesh and allege that the associated risks were known by manufacturers prior to the introduction of the device on the market. Although eligibility for filing a TVM lawsuit is determined on a case-by-case basis, the following are general criteria that women can use to assess whether their claim for injury compensation is realistic:
• You have suffered injuries caused by the mesh or sling implant
• You have medical evidence documenting your claim of injury and prior treatment with a transvaginal mesh
• The statute of limitations for filing a TVM claim in your state has not run out
The Life Care Solutions Group can help women who have additional questions about their medical and legal options concerning a TVM injury. If you need help, contact the resource today for a free case review.
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