The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced surgical interventions per medical records for complete procidentia, intrinsic sphincter deficiency, occult stress urinary incontinence, pain, urinary problems, recurrence and dyspareunia after implantation, severe anterior wall prolapse, moderate atrophy, vaginal cuff prolapse, left posterior wall prolapse, significant discomfort, embarrassment, confined to house, depression, anxiety, and possible post-traumatic stress disorder concerning her surgery, occult stress urinary incontinence, recurrent vaginal vault prolapse, anterior repair with gynecare prolift, paravaginal suspension with gynecare prolift, sacrospinous vaginal vault suspension, gynecare tension free vaginal tape, followed by postoperative incontinence, ecchymosis of the bilateral labia majora, detrusor instability, anemia, pelvic hematoma, large umbilical hernia, urinary leakage requiring diapers, urinary retention and bladder distention requiring foley catheter placement and antibiotics, overflow incontinence, urodynamic testing, intrinsic sphincter deficiency, diagnostic cystoscopies, repeat gynecare tension free vaginal tape placement, recurrent urinary tract infections, urgency, frequency, and urge incontinence.The patient has required multiple surgical and non-surgical interventions.The patient also alleged she experienced removal of mesh, pain and dyspareunia.The patient is now deceased.
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