KBA Attorneys Files A Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Case

One of our attorneys Keith Smith filed his first transvaginal mesh (TVM) case. This marks not only a major achievement in Keith’s career but also a significant step forward for our client in her fight for justice. 

KBA Attorneys Has Extensive Experience in TVM Cases 

Now, this may be Attorney Smith’s first Transvaginal Mesh case, but it is not his first rodeo. He has litigated thousands of medical device cases, and recently tried a hernia mesh case in New Jersey.

Moreover, the attorneys at KBA have decades of combined experience litigating Transvaginal Mesh cases specifically. KBA’s medical device lawyers litigated hundreds, if not thousands, of TVM cases. We sued several medical device manufacturers in multiple medical device litigations. KBA’s attorneys represented many survivors of this defective device at every stage of the process, providing compassionate client services, deposing corporate witnesses, conducting discovery, working with experts, and settling countless cases involving the painful consequences of these devices gone wrong.

Indeed, our Florida office managing partner, Robert Price, has exceptional experience with Transvaginal Mesh cases. Recognized as an authority by his peers, a professional who speaks at industry events and is invited frequently to join leadership positions, Attorney Price is leading KBA’s efforts against dangerous TVM products like the Coloplast’s ARIS Sling. Our clients will benefit greatly from his expertise as a trial lawyer and his dedication.

KBA Attorneys Is Back Fighting for TVM Survivors, Starting with the Coloplast’s ARIS Sling

After many Transvaginal Mesh consolidated actions were resolved, the attorneys at KBA directed their expertise to other medical device cases. With those winding down, and because we continue to see women victimed by these dangerous products, KBA has decided to take on TVM cases once again.

KBA’s Florida TVM Coloplast’s ARIS Sling Case

Our latest TVM client is a resident of Broward County, Florida. She faced unimaginable challenges since receiving Coloplast’s ARIS sling in 2021. The manufacturer made the device to treat pelvic floor disorders. 

The Coloplast’s ARIS sling caused this woman severe, permanent injuries. Over the past few years, she endured two excruciating revision surgeries to address the erosion of the sling. 

KBA is honored to represent her in her legal battle to help support her recovery against the manufacturer of this device.Our efforts to recover the cost of medical expenses and her economic losses drive our work on this matter. But our real passion to obtain justice stems from the pain and suffering damages we seek on her behalf. 

KBA Attorneys Understands TVM and Other Medical Device Failures

KBA Attorneys is dedicated to providing compassionate and thorough representation for clients involved in all defective medical devices, including transvaginal mesh (TVM) cases. Our experienced legal team understands the severe physical, emotional, and financial toll any defective medical devices can take on patients and their families. 

Many of us have had family members suffer from defective medical devices. We have seen first-hand the effects it can have on an individual, as well as their loved ones from our personal experience or work with so many strong women survivors. We understand how hard it is to see a family member struggle because their medical device caused more harm than good. 

As seasoned attorneys who have conducted thousands of hours of discovery in Transvaginal Mesh and other medical device cases, we are uniquely positioned to help TVM survivors. Having deposed corporate witnesses concerning the design of the product, we know how to establish liability against these companies. Our relationships with experts who have to testify against the company concerning liability and damages gives our clients the best chance of success in these complex cases. Combine that expertise and experience with our empathetic, client-centered approach, as we are the go-to place for TVM clients. 

What KBA is Doing to Help Medical Device Victims

We have worked with FDA experts and medical device industry experts concerning risk management, including what to do after product hazards emerge. Leveraging that expertise and relationships, we are litigating TVM cases. We remain current on the legal developments so we can explain the process to our clients and support them through it. 

We have litigated these cases in court across the country. At KBA, our attorneys have been on trial teams handling these cases and issues and it has helped us receive compensation for our clients. Indeed, from lead counsel to supporting cast, we have seen and done it all. Thus, we are preparing litigation plans to maximize recovery for medical device victims. 

Over the years, we have worked closely with clients to investigate their claims, gather evidence, and build a compelling case against negligent manufacturers. Additionally, we take our role as counselors- at-law to heart; we lend compassionate ears and support our clients through this process. 

As you can tell by now, we have seen hundreds of defective medical device cases and have successfully helped many of our clients receive compensation. Our mission is to secure the maximum compensation for our clients, holding manufacturers accountable for their harmful products and helping victims regain control of their lives. That’s what we intend to do now for the women standing up to the Transvaginal Mesh companies that injured them permanently. 

The Most Recent TVM Lawsuit Reflects KBA’s Commitment to Women Coloplast’s ARIS Slings and other TVM Products Injured

We recognize that many women were unable to participate in the prior litigations concerning TVM. The judicial system remains open to them and we are here to help. We believe it is part of our privilege to practice to apply our knowledge, experience, and best practices for this who continue to suffer from Transvaginal Mesh products like the Coloplast ARIS Sling. 

You should see that in our last complaint filed in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court in Broward County, Florida. We have grown our firm to bring additional resources to survivors of TVM, including the Coloplast’s ARIS Sling including attorneys with extensive experience litigating medical device cases, and senior level trial lawyers with vast TVM expertise. This latest case presents design defect, failure to warn, negligence, and breach of warranty claims. Put simply, Coloplast’s Aris Transobturator Sling, a pelvic mesh device the company marketed for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI), can injure woman, and did injure our client. We are prepared to litigate her individual lawsuit aggressively to obtain justice for her.

Promises Broken – the Tragic Story of our Florida Transvaginal Mesh Client t

In 2021, Plaintiff underwent surgery to implant the Aris sling. She subsequently experienced severe complications reflecting common issues with this products. What kinds of injuries does TVM case? Chronic pelvic pain, nerve damage, and vaginal erosion. What sometimes happens to women injured by TVM? They can suffer through multiple corrective surgeries, as did our client here. 

Our lawsuit asserts that Coloplast defectively designed, inadequately tested, and sold the Coloplast’s ARIS Sling without sufficient warnings. It withheld information about its risks that it knew or should have known. The lawsuit also claims that Coloplast negligently marketed the Aris device as a safe and effective treatment for SUI while knowing it posed significant hazards.

The plaintiff highlights specific product defects, such as the Aris sling’s use of polypropylene, a material known to degrade, shrink, and cause chronic inflammation in human tissue. Additionally, the transobturator design of the device is cited as unnecessarily risky, exposing patients to complications like nerve injury and pelvic pain without offering superior therapeutic benefits compared to safer alternatives.

The Legal Claims KBA is Asserting in Its TVM Case Concerning the Coloplas ARIS Sling

The complaint filed in Florida raises seven counts. These legal claims include the following specifically:

1. Negligence (Design): Coloplast failed to exercise reasonable care in the design of the Aris device, creating an unreasonably dangerous product.
2. Negligence (Marketing and Failure to Warn): The defendants failed to adequately warn the plaintiff, her healthcare providers, and the public about the risks and complications of the Aris sling.
3. Strict Liability (Design Defect): The device’s defective design unreasonably exposed users to harm while safer alternative designs were available.
4. Strict Liability (Failure to Warn): Inadequate warnings about the Aris’s risks rendered it unreasonably dangerous for its intended use.
5. Breach of Express Warranties: Coloplast falsely represented the Aris as safe, fit for use, and effective, despite knowing otherwise.
6. Breach of Implied Warranty: The Aris was not fit for its intended purpose, violating implied guarantees of merchantability.
7. Strict Liability (Manufacturing Defect): Manufacturing flaws caused the device to deviate from its intended design, making it unsafe for implantation.

For these tortious acts, we seek economic and non economic damages for our client. 

Plaintiff’s Injuries and Damages

Plaintiff alleges severe and permanent physical, emotional, and economic harm, including chronic pain, nerve damage, urinary dysfunction, and diminished quality of life. She has undergone multiple surgeries to remove portions of the eroded mesh and faces ongoing medical expenses, disability, and psychological distress. 

She suffered daily pain for a long time after each subsequent surgery. The product disrupted her daily life. Her physical health and emotional well being was taken from her. The Coloplast’s ARIS Sling changed her life forever. 

KBA Will Fight for This and All Our TVM Clients

This moment is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do at KBA. Cases like this courageous woman’s highlight the devastating impact that poorly designed and controversial devices can have on real lives. But they also underscore the importance of advocacy and accountability. 

Keith’s work in filing this case not only gives her  a voice but also sends a strong message to manufacturers like Coloplast: they must be held responsible for the harm their products caused. 

At KBA, we’re proud to represent clients like our Florida client. These women seek the justice and recovery they so rightly deserve. Keith’s achievement is just the beginning of what we know will be an impactful journey for both him and all our Transvaginal Mesh clients. 

Keith’s dedication to her case reflects KBA’s unwavering commitment to standing up for those harmed by defective medical devices.

Has TVM Harmed You or a Loved One?

If our client’s story resonates with you, it is time to take the first step toward justice. If you or a loved one has experienced similar complications, from Transvaginal Mesh or any other defective medical device, contact us today. At KBA Attorneys, we will provide you with a free and confidential consultation to discuss your next steps. Let us fight for you and help you reclaim your life.