Transvaginal mesh surgical implants have resulted in serious health complications, affecting tens of thousands of women across the country. In many circumstances, women who have undergone vaginal mesh implants are not aware of the serious health risks  associated these dangerous medical devices.  Complicating matters is that the harm caused by vaginal mesh can take years of recovery, cost tens of thousands of dollars and require the undergoing of multiple medical procedures. What’s more, transvaginal mesh injuries can have a permanent physical and psychological impact. Injured victims are entitled to just compensation for their injuries. Si usted ha sido lesionado, póngase en contacto con un abogado de malla transvaginal para una evaluación gratuita de su caso.

Antecedentes e historia de las reclamaciones y demandas por lesiones causadas por la malla transvaginal

¿Qué es la malla transvaginal o TVM?

La malla transvaginal es un producto utilizado para reforzar la pared vaginal en casos de prolapso de órganos pélvicos (también conocido como Colapso del suelo pélvico) and Stress Urinary Incontinence. The product is produced using a polyester or polypropylene material.  The product is implanted into the female uterus in order to support the vaginal wall. In the 1970’s, gynecologist started to use surgical mesh in order to reinforce the vaginal tissue in order to treat or prevent pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse, occurs when the supporting tissue between organs deteriorates or becomes weak. This commonly occurs after nacimientoaunque existen otras causas.

• Malla transvaginal
• Efectos secundarios de la EMT
• ¿Asentamiento medio por malla transvaginal?
• Qué es la malla transvaginal
• Veredicto medio del TMS
• ¿Cuál es el valor?
• Reclamaciones contra fabricantes
• ¿Demanda colectiva?
• ¿Tengo Case
• Prescripción
• Responsabilidad del cirujano
• Anuncios de mallas transvaginales
• Complicación del parche de malla Kugel
• Lesión por implante de malla pélvica

During the early 1990’s, surgeons started to use the surgical mesh, which was originally implanted in order to serve as a supporting mechanism for abdominal hernias, to treat SUI, or stress urinary incontinence. Transvaginal mesh was intended to prevent this issue from occurring. SUI occurs after pregnancy and can cause urinary leaks. As a result, physicians and surgeons used transvaginal mesh as a method to prevent or stop this type of issue. The device was marketed in the  as a way to stop and prevent the embarrassing issues of SUI. In turn, hundreds of thousands of woman signed up or elected to have the implants. In fact it is reported that over 250,000 woman elect to have this procedure conducted annually. Capitalizing on the demand for the product the manufacturers of the product sold and marketed the product by using the 510(k) approval process. According to the 510(k) process certain classes of medical products can be sold or marketed without FDA approval.

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– ¿Qué es la malla transvaginal o TVM? – Tres clases de productos sanitarios – Estadísticas – Lesiones comunes – Demandas por TMS – ¿Qué hacer? – ¿Tengo una reclamación por TMS? – Lista de fabricantes de mallas tranvaginales – Luchar por los derechos de las víctimas – Peligros asociados a los implantes de malla transvaginal – ¿He perdido mi deseo sexual? – Víctimas de los implantes de malla transvaginal – ¿Qué significa unirse a una demanda colectiva? Actualmente existen tres clases de productos sanitarios. Los productos de la clase I son los que se consideran de "bajo riesgo". Los fabricantes de este tipo de dispositivos sólo están obligados a avisar a la FDA con 90 días de antelación antes de empezar a comercializar el producto. Los productos de la clase II son los que requieren una supervisión especial para garantizar la seguridad de los consumidores. La malla transvaginal se clasificó como producto de clase II y obtuvo acceso al mercado mediante el uso del proceso 510(k). Los productos sanitarios de la clase III son los que carecen de pruebas suficientes para demostrar su seguridad. These Class III devices require special controls and premarket approval before they are permitted to be sold. Additionally these types of products cannot be use the 510(k) approval process. This process-510(k)-circumvents or avoids the heavily regulated FDA process. Rather by using 501(k) approval process the marketers of transvaginal mesh, including Johnson & Johnson and others were able to sell the product without stringent oversight. Marketers of the product improperly asserted that their product was substantially similar to the FDA approved product known as ProteGen, thus gaining approval through the 510(k) process. However the FDA approved PorteGen product was subsequently recalled after issues were found, particularly vaginal tissue erosion. While ProteGen was removed from the market in 1999, other marketers of transvaginal mesh continue to market and sell the product to date. These companies are aware of the potential complications, particularly because they based their model and design after that of ProteGen. To date there are over 150 different transvaginal mesh devices which are approved through the 510(k) process.

Estadísticas de lesiones por malla vaginal

Cada año se realizan implantes de mallas transvaginales. Las estadísticas importantes incluyen:

• Según datos estadísticos, cada año se realizan más de 250.000 intervenciones.
• Cada año se comercializan y venden más de 150 dispositivos de malla transvaginal diferentes.
• Aunque se calcula que 10% de los pacientes sufren complicaciones en el año siguiente a la intervención, otras estimaciones indican que llegan a 20%.
• Reparar los daños causados por estos procedimientos puede ser agotador tanto emocional como físicamente. A menudo son necesarias intervenciones quirúrgicas para reparar y retirar el implante, y muchos pacientes se enfrentan a daños permanentes.
• Los problemas comunes asociados a la erosión de la malla pueden ser infección, contracción de la malla, hemorragia, problemas urinarios y peforación de órganos.
• En los años 2008-2010 hubo más de 2.500 informes de complicaciones de la malla tansvaginal hechos a la FDA y la FDA informó y advirtió de estos problemas a los proveedores de atención médica.
• No se han demostrado pruebas que indiquen que los implantes de malla transvaginal sean tan eficaces como otros procedimientos tradicionales. Más bien se considera que los métodos tradicionales son una alternativa mejor.
• Los estudios han demostrado que la erosión de la malla puede ocurrir en tan sólo 3 meses después de la cirugía, por lo que la exposición a largo plazo puede causar erosión.

Lesiones comunes y complicaciones médicas asociadas a los implantes de malla transvaginal: Efectos secundarios de la TVM

Los implantes de malla pueden dar lugar a complicaciones médicas graves algunas lesiones comunes incluyen los siguientes:

• Erosión de la malla vaginal a través de la mucosa vaginal
• Dolor intenso y molestias durante las relaciones sexuales
• Infecciones vaginales y hemorragias vaginales
• Problemas urinarios y de control de la vejiga
• Contracción y retracción vaginal
• Incontinencia intestinal

Demandas por malla transvaginal defectuosa

Las personas lesionadas como consecuencia de tales implantes tienen sin duda derecho a una indemnización por sus lesiones. El alcance de las lesiones puede ser de grave a moderado. Sin embargo, el impacto psicológico y el coste financiero potencial pueden justificar la presentación de una demanda. demanda por lesiones causadas por mallas vaginales.

Las demandas por mallas transvaginales se interponen bajo la teoría del defecto del producto. Una demanda de responsabilidad por producto defectuoso por malla transvaginal requiere un abogado cualificado en responsabilidad por producto defectuoso. Para presentar una demanda por un producto defectuoso, la parte perjudicada debe demostrar los siguientes elementos:

• El demandado o fabricante del producto se dedicaba a la venta de dicho producto;
• El producto se utilizó de la forma prevista o previsible, causando lesiones;
• El producto estaba defectuosamente diseñado;
• El demandado fue responsable del diseño defectuoso del producto; y
• Debido al diseño defectuoso se produjeron lesiones.

Este es uno de los muchos métodos diferentes de establecer una causa de acción para su caso. También es posible hacer valer una causa de acción de un diseño negligente del producto o evento un incumplimiento de una garantía implícita. Todas estas diferentes teorías deben ser consultadas con un abogado cualificado en mallas transvaginales.

Qué hacer si ha sufrido complicaciones y lesiones por defectos de las mallas vaginales

There are number of steps which should be taken if you feel that your injuries are a result of a transvaginal mesh implant. First, you should contact your physician and get a proper opinion; often times they can determine the cause of your discomfort. Second, gather all necessary files including your medical information, communications between your physician and other information you have which you feel may be relevant. Third, contact a transvaginal mesh attorney. Seeking legal representation is important. Companies responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of these products will not settle with you directly. Rather you need an attorney to handle your case and obtain a viable settlement for your injuries. Presentar una demanda por la muerte de un familiar a causa de los implantes de malla transvaginal: In some instances serious side effects associated with Transvaginal mesh implants, will result in death. Relatives of victims have the right to monetary recovery based on a Wrongful Death cause of action against manufacturers and distributors of medical implants. Jurisdictions across the United States have various restrictions regarding individual who may be permitted to file a wrongful death claim. For instances, under California Wrongful Death Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60-377.62 a cause of action for wrongful death can be asserted by the decedent’s surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, and issue of deceased children, or, if there is no surviving issue of the decedent, the persons, including the surviving spouse or domestic partner, who would be entitled to the property of the decedent by intestate succession. ¿Tengo una demanda por lesiones de malla transvaginal - Abogados de defectos de malla vaginal Downtown L.A. Law Group deals with product liability cases and Class II medical device defects. If you have been injured contact our offices today for a free case evaluation.  We will conduct a thorough analysis and review of your claim. Our attorneys can help you better understand your case and help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Lista de productores y fabricantes de mallas tranvaginales:

The following is a list of mesh device manufacturers.  If you have sustained complications resulting from any of these mesh devises contact our law firm. American Medical Systems: Visite esta página para obtener más información sobre American Medical Systems (AMS) Litigios sobre mallas vaginales

• Apogee
• Arco biológico
• Perigree
• MiniArc
• Monarc
• Hamaca subfascial Monere
• Arnés Y Intepro
• In-Fast Ultra
• Elevate con Intepro
• Intexen
• Bio-Arc
• Recambio
• American Medical Systems AMS SPARCO

• Ventaja Fit
• Sistema de eslingas Advantage
• Levántese
• Cabestrillo suprapúbico uretral medio Lynx
• Obtryx Curvo Simple
• Cabestrillo Obtryx Mesh
• Kit de reparación del suelo pélvico Pinnacle
• Pinnacle Kit de reparación del suelo pélvico II
• Malla sintética Polyform
• Sistema de eslingas Prefyx Mid U Mesh
• Sistema Prefyx PPS
• Solyx

Johnson & Johnson también llamado Ethicon: Visite esta página Para más información sobre Demandas por malla vaginal Ethicon

• Kit Prolift Gynecare
• Kit Gynecare Prolift + M
• Gynecare TVT Secure
• Gynecare Prosima Reparación del suelo pélvico

C.R. Bard: Visite esta página Para más información sobre C.R. Bard Inc. Litigios sobre mallas vaginales 

• Sistema de Apoyo BioSintético Avaulta Plus
• Sistema de sujeción sintética Avaulta Solo
• Aloinjerto de Faslata
• Tejido Pelvicol
• PelviSoft Biomesh
• Pelvitex Polipropileno Mes
• Uretex
• Ugytex y Ugytex Dual Knot Mesh

Otros fabricantes de mallas vaginales

• Mentor
• Tyco - Túnel IVS
• Sofradim
• Gynecare
• Ethicon
• Caldera
• Covidian

Guía definitiva sobre lesiones causadas por mallas transvaginales

– Efectos secundarios del implante de malla vaginal – ¿Cuál es la duración media de un acuerdo sobre mallas transvaginales? – Acuerdo o veredicto medio sobre malla transvaginal – Qué es la malla transvaginal – ¿Cuál es el valor de una demanda por lesiones de malla transvaginal? – Prescripción – Malla transvaginal - Responsabilidad del cirujano – Anuncios de mallas transvaginales – Lesión por implante de malla pélvica – ¿Debo unirme a una demanda colectiva? – ¿Tengo Case – Demandas contra fabricantes de mallas transvaginales – Demanda por implante de malla transvaginal AMS – Complicación del parche de malla Kugel

Lucha por los derechos de las víctimas a ser indemnizadas por sus lesiones

I have been writing about Transvaginal Mesh, its implications and the toll it has taken on woman over the years. Through representation of woman suffering from countless injuries resulting from surgical mesh implants, I have learned a number of insightful facts regarding this procedure that I would like to share. It is critical that woman be made aware of the dangers of this procedure, its implications and seek both medical and legal representation for their injuries. This is not a advertisement of our services, it is merely a suggestion for woman suffering from the surgical implant to consider their legal options. Do not be embarrassed to contact an attorney; they have already heard it all before. Most offices, including ours, have a female staff member who will be able to address your concerns.

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Surgical mesh has long been used in the surgical profession for the treatment of various medical issues. However, in recent years it was used as surgical insert to help woman suffering from vaginal wall collapse. What was branded, publicized and ultimately sold to woman as a procedure that would better their quality of life, in fact diminished it substantially. These procedures according to a number of different surgical professionals should never have been conducted. By the very nature of the procedure, surgical mesh implants in the vaginal wall are unsafe and dangerous. That particular area is a hotbed for e.coli and other bacteria. Once the mesh is implanted the wounds are never able to properly heal and constantly or chronically breakdown. As a result recipients of the procedure suffer incredible amount of pain. To make matters worse woman were never fully informed of the potential complications. I always ask my clients, would they have opted for the procedure had they known of the risk? They almost always answer in the negative. However, large pharmaceutical companies are not about to walk away from millions if not billions of dollar of potential profits from the sale of these products. So instead of doing what is morally correct, inform the patient of the full risks and benefits and let them make a knowledgeable decision, they inform them only of what they felt was necessary. Completely neglecting to mention how dangerous it can be. The surgical mesh which is installed in your body ultimately becomes a painful and often times debilitating addition to the human anatomy. Your body often times fails to bind to the mesh implant and begins to reject the product. As a result the exact purpose in which it serves begins to reverse on to itself. This causes the vaginal wall to collapse onto the mesh, causing excruciating pain. In fact there have been reports of woman attempting to take their own life from the pain associated from the implant. It is important to your health and overall well being that you take steps to correct the pain. Do NOT assume it will get better on its own. Generally unless you have surgery the pain will likely persist.

¿He perdido mi deseo sexual, a mi pareja o ambos?

He aquí otra consecuencia no deseada de los implantes de mallas quirúrgicas o cabestrillos vesicales. Debido a la inmensa cantidad de dolor asociada a la cirugía, usted está incapaz de mantener relaciones sexuales con su pareja. As a result many women can experience frustration or a complete desire on having sex. In turn woman who attempt to have intercourse complain of their partner experiencing discomfort due to “poking” from the mesh implant. It is not uncommon for relationships or marriages, which are otherwise healthy to be ruined as a result of this experience. Physical contact is one of our most innate and necessary functions. As social creatures we need to experience touch, love and compassion, without it we feel depressed and alone. Victims of mesh implants are robbed of this ability and most often suffer from severe psychological consequences. What many significant others, partners or spouses fail to understand is that they can assert a claim for damages as well. This type of claim is typically referred to as a loss of services claim. Loss of services includes a host of different terms and should be considered in any legal claim you decide to pursue.

¿Quiénes son estos vendedores telefónicos y solicitantes?

Para colmo de males, usted padece una enfermedad muy dolorosa y ahora le bombardean a diario con llamadas telefónicas de personas que no son abogados y que prometen ayudarle. Básicamente, estos "fijación del plomo” companies were made privy to the fact that you had this procedure. In order to capitalize on it they start soliciting woman and selling the “lead” to attorneys. Often times these attorneys are not qualified and fail to give you the one-on-one attention you deserve. Many are not prepared to expend the necessary amount of time and money in order to secure a successful verdict. Additionally, many fail to have the proper knowledge to pursue the case. As a result woman fall victim to the short end of the stick once again. Their claims are settled for pennies on the dollar and they are left feeling worse than before. Attorneys have a duty to give you the legal representation, do not trust companies soliciting you. Instead take the time to read and research the attorney you select. Don’t be afraid to call them and ask the important question and most importantly follow your instinct. This is written by a ABOGADO REAL no soy un vendedor telefónico ni un redactor de contenidos. Escribo esto porque me importa y me siento obligada a responder a estas preguntas y a aliviar una situación relativamente sombría.

¿Qué significa unirse a una demanda colectiva?

Una demanda colectiva funciona así. 1^st hay varias personas perjudicadas por el mismo medicamento, incidente o empresa. 2^nd los tribunales conceden a este grupo la certificación de acción colectiva. 3^rd los abogados buscan a los miembros del grupo para unirse a la clase. 4^th a settlement is reached-not always-and each member of the class is paid equally. Now if you consider this with regards to a surgical mesh implant, you can see some serious issues. For one what if your injuries are greater than other members of the class action? It won’t make a difference. Each member of the class is paid the same regardless of their injuries. And NO you cannot bring another lawsuit. Once you join the class you are bound by the decision and settlement. What you should do if you have been given notice that you are part of a class action is immediately opt out. How do I opt out of a class action lawsuit? Each case is different, however that same document which includes you in the class, has an option available to let you opt out of the class. Is it really worth it to opt out of a class action lawsuit? Let’s do some math and see. If the average class action settles for 80% less then what you should receive and say your injuries are twice or even three times as much as other class members, then it is fairly simple to understand that your case could have significantly more value. I can explain all of this in our free consultation; contact my office so we can talk it over.

Parece usted muy informado, pero no estoy en California. 

Finalmente algunas buenas noticias, este tipo de casos son casos federales y la ubicación del abogado es irrelevante. Cualquier abogado en cualquier estado puede representar una malla quirúrgica, cabestrillo de vejiga o Implante de malla transvaginal receptor.

Cuando se ponga en contacto con nuestro Bufete de abogados de lesiones por malla transvaginal responderá inmediatamente a su llamada y le proporcionará una consulta detallada en profundidad con respecto a cualquier posible reclamación contra los fabricantes de dispositivos médicos. Podemos ayudar a las víctimas de implantes de malla defectuosos en todo Estados Unidos, incluidas las comunidades californianas de Los Ángeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Bernardino y Long Beach. Nuestro número de teléfono es (855) 339-8879.