A number of women who have suffered injuries from vaginal mesh have decided to pursue medical device lawsuits against the device manufacturer, media reports say. To date, about one hundred vaginal mesh litigation have been accounted.

For the benefit of those affected by the device, a vaginal mesh lawsuit gives chance to acquire compensation for medical finances, pain and suffering, and other injuries caused.


Basis for Filing Lawsuit Against Vaginal Mesh Manufacturers

A vaginal mesh is implanted in women with urinary stress incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Unfortunately, many reports claim that it causes the following health dangers:

·         erosion through the vaginal epithelium;
·         reproductive system infections;
·         urinary problems;
·         recurrence of prolapsed;
·         vaginal pain;
·         abnormal bowel movement;
·         bladder or blood vessel perforation;
·         recurrence of incontinence;
·         vaginal scarring; and
·         painful sexual intercourse.

In October 2008 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the use of this device. It advised that women should ask their physicians regarding other ways to treat their vaginal problems.. In July 2011 the FDA announced that women who were implanted with a vaginal mesh were at the greater risk for complications than those undergoing another type of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse repair.



Most Preferred Ways to Gain Due Compensation

Various law firms stress that women who have suffered from vaginal mesh complications may have legal recourse. Furthermore, those who have encountered the above-stated vaginal mesh complications may be able to pursue related legal action.

Legal observers advise that they should opt for an individual lawsuit instead of class action lawsuit. Here are the advantages of pursuing an individual lawsuit.

·         Claimants in class actions often wind up recovering very little
·         Lawyers representing class actions get paid huge fees.
·         Class action lawsuits can result in inadequate relief for those actually harmed by the product.
·         Class action lawsuit can hardly help recovering adequate compensation for the injuries.

Hence, victims of vaginal mesh devices should immediately seek legal advice so that they will be guided and assisted on their endeavor. The FDA has not yet recalled the vaginal mesh devices, but it recommends that women should weigh the good and the harm of the surgery.