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Caldera and Mentor Corporation

In October 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a national alert regarding the severe complications associated with use of transvaginal mesh patch systems.

Produced by various companies and manufacturers, including Caldera Corporation and Mentor Corporation, transvaginal mesh systems are devices that strengthen weak vaginal walls (also known as the pelvic floor) to treat incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Childbirth, surgery or an injury commonly damage women's vaginal walls, resulting in incontinence and/or POP.

However, while transvaginal mesh systems are effective for most women, in rare cases, they can cause a range of serious side effects, including:

blood vessel perforations
erosion of the outer vaginal lining
infection
internal bleeding
pain (which can persist during intercourse)
punctures to the organs (especially the bladder, bowels and urethra)
recurring incontinence or POP

Women affected by any of the above transvaginal mesh injuries should:

Seek emergency medical attention to prevent further complications, including death.
Follow through with all long-term treatments.
Meet with a transvaginal mesh lawyer to learn more about their legal rights.

Brands of Harmful Mesh Patches

While injurious mesh patches are marketed and distributed under dozens of different names, some of the more notable varieties include:

ObTape®, produced by the California-based Mentor Corporation. ObTape assumes the function of damaged urethra muscles by sitting at the top of the urethra to control urination and prevent urine leaks.
SPARC®, produced by the Minnesota-based American Medical Systems. SPARC treats stress incontinence by supporting the urethra and preventing urine leaks when pressure is placed on the abdomen (due to exercise, laughing, lifting, etc.).
T-Sling®, produced by the California-based Caldera Corporation. T-Sling minimizes strain on the urethra by absorbing stress on the abdomen as it sits under the urethra.

If you are currently using one of the above devices (or are thinking of getting one implanted), be sure that you:

are aware of the symptoms associated with transvaginal mesh injuries
visit your doctor regularly to monitor your health
get immediate treatment (and remove the harmful device), should you develop severe transvaginal mesh side effects.

Transvaginal Mesh Lawyers and Lawsuits

Following necessary medical treatment, affected women should then meet with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in transvaginal mesh lawsuits. During an initial consultation, women can:

Find out if they have a provable legal claim against American Medical Systems, Caldera or the Mentor Corporation.
Learn more about the pursuing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit.
Get information about settlements in cases similar to their own.
Decide whether they want to file an individual claim or join a class-action case.

To encourage affected women to pursue their claims, most transvaginal mesh lawyers offer free consultations and will delay payment for their services until a settlement is won.

Although pursuing a transvaginal mesh lawsuit can be an involved endeavor, those who choose to stand up for their legal rights will win the compensation they need for medical bills, future treatments and living expenses.

Have you or a loved one been injured after using a transvaginal mesh patch? If so, contact a transvaginal mesh attorney today to talk to an experienced attorney for transvaginal mesh injuries who can evaluate your claim, get your case started and help you recover compensation for your losses.

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