The MHRA has investigated complications and serious injuries suffered by a small minority of people who have received surgical implants to treat conditions like pelvic organ prolapsed and stress urinary incontinence. Incidents have been reported from around the world, and millions of pounds have been paid out for cases in America.
Our specialist medical negligence team can help you make a claim for personal injury compensation if you have suffered complications following surgical mesh and tape implants.
Recent conclusions from the MHRA indicate that complications from mesh and tape surgery is normally down to surgical errors. The reports confirm that the majority of people will benefit from mesh and tape treatments when they are needed, and the likelihood of an adverse event occurring is deemed as low. Research also indicates that some patients may be more susceptible than others.
Adverse events have been reported for all kinds of devices from different manufactures, and it has been suggested that the concerns are not so much with the products themselves, but the way they have been implanted. For anyone who has suffered due to a device being put in incorrectly, you have the right to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
Failure to warn of the risks
Another major complaint from people who have suffered serious adverse affects as a result of these procedures is in relation to a failure to adequately warn of the risks, or a failure to adequately warn of the severity of the risks involved. Normally you are required to sign an agreement confirming you understand the risk involved, but if it was not made clear to you, there may be the option to claim.
Risks that have been associated with these treatments include:
- Infections
- Bleeding and scarring
- Loss of sexual function or pain during intercourse
- Erosion, protrusion, or altered shape of the device
- Incontinence
- Recurrent prolapsing
- Pain and mobility problems
- Organ injuries
In the most severe of cases the affects can be lifelong and have a significant impact on the victim. It’s important for any patient in need of treatment to help improve their quality of life to understand the risks involved, and it is expected that the risks should be minimal. So where you do suffer with adverse affects, it is worth speaking to our expert medical negligence injury team for help and advice.
As a firm of lawyers who specialise in serious injury claims and large group action cases, we’re best placed to make sure you are awarded compensation for what has happened. Call our free claims helpline on 0800 634 7575 today.
