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Transvaginal Mesh
Transvaginal mesh (TVM) is a medical device used to treat women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The product is surgically implanted to help hold a woman’s internal organs in place and help prevent them from “sagging” inside her body cavity. Despite its widespread use, TVM has come under increased scrutiny after being linked to severe health complications that sometimes require (more...)
$73 Million Awarded in Texas Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Medical device manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the products they bring to the market. Failure to do so can result in costly legal action—including one Texas transvaginal mesh lawsuit that resulted in a $73 million award for the victim. Court documents indicate the 42-year-old victim had transvaginal mesh implanted into her (more...)