A comprehensive guide to transvaginal mesh manufacturers and products
During the past ten years, several different transvaginal mesh products have entered the market designed to treat symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI). The most common transvaginal mesh manufacturers and products include:
- American Medical Systems – Apogee, BioArc, Elevate, IN-Fast, MiniArc, Monarc, Perigee, Sparc
- Boston Scientific – Advantage, Advantage Fit, Lynx, Obtryx, Pinnacle, Prefyx, Solyx, Uphold
- Coloplast Corp. – Novasilk Synthetic Flat Mesh, Restorelle Smartmesh, Exair Mesh, Aris Transobturator (TOT) Sling, Minitape Sling, Omnisure Sling, Supris Suprapubic Sling, T-Sling with Centrasorb
- C.R. Bard, Inc. – Align, Avaulta BioSynthetic Support System, Avaulta Plus BioSynthetic Support System, Pelvicol, Pelvilace, Pelvisoft, Pelvitex, Perfix Plug, Uretex
- Ethicon, Inc. (Johnson & Johnson) – Gynemesh, Gynemesh PS, Prolift, Prolift M, Prosima TVT, TVT Abbrevo, TVT Exact, TVT-O, TVT Retropubic System, TVT Secur
To date, there have been thousands of lawsuits filed against transvaginal mesh manufacturers. Manufacturers may be found liable for failing to properly warn against the risks and complications associated with their mesh products as well as intentionally misleading consumers about surgical mesh safety and efficacy. Our nationally recognized transvaginal mesh attorneys help clients that have suffered additional consequences recover compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost income. In most cases, you have two years from the date you experience complications due to your transvaginal mesh to file a lawsuit. It is vital to seek legal advice as soon as possible to explore your options for recovery.