“The Coloplast Altis 522 study and the Coloplast Altis Investigational Device Exemption study both show the occurrence of pain in the inner leg and thigh in frequencies that are unique to this device. This device is too stiff and there are safer options," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national mid-urethral sling and malpractice attorney. Dr. Greg [...]
“(Full-length mid-urethral slings) are associated with significant complications, including bladder perforation and vessel injuries with RMUS (retropubic slings), and postoperative groin and thigh pain with TMUS (transobturator slings). To minimize these complications, a new generation of slings emerged: single incision slings (SIS),” states Dr. Le Mai Tu, Neurourol Urodyn. 2023; 42: 1722-1732. Dr. Greg Vigna, [...]
“Our client has allegedly been seriously injured from the Altis mini-sling. The data from the Coloplast Altis 522 study reveals acute pain in the limb following the procedure that, in this study, was unique to the Altis group and not in the full-length mid-urethral sling group," states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national mid-urethral sling and malpractice attorney. [...]
