FDA Issued an Updated Safety Warning to Medical Professionals and Patients about Transvaginal mesh
In Tennessee as well as all over the United States, people have heard about and may have even been affected by the complications involving a procedure using transvaginal mesh. These complications have resulted in pain, problems, and even additional procedures to fix the problem for many patients. If you or someone you love has experienced pain or problems after having a transvaginal mesh procedure, then you should talk to a Tennessee injury lawyer as soon as possible. They will hear your case and help to determine if you are eligible to receive compensation.
The Food and Drug Administration have determined that he placement of surgical mesh through the vagina to treat pelvic organ prolapsed and stress urinary incontinence may present greater risk for the patient than other non-mesh procedures. According to their findings, reported complications from the transvaginal placement of the mesh include erosion of the mesh into the vaginal tissue, organ perforation, pain, infection, painful intercourse, and urinary and fecal incontinence. Women often require additional surgery to have the mesh removed. The FDA has recently updated its safety warning about the mesh to medical professionals as well as patients.
Reports just like this one will have spread across the country and affected millions of people, including Tennessee residents. If you or someone you care about has experienced pain or problems in your health after having a transvaginal mesh procedure, then we encourage you to contact one of our experienced and compassionate Tennessee dangerous medical device attorneys immediately. We care about our clients and will work with you to see that you get the compensation you are entitled to for the suffering you have been through.
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Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
