108 results

• Boston Scientific Mesh Lawsuit Filed After FDA Forces Recall for Remaining Products on Market

  June 21, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A vaginal mesh lawsuit indicates Boston Scientific mesh devices caused severe injuries, complications and the need for surgery.

• Transvaginal Mesh Removed From Market Following Years of Lawsuits, Thousands of Devastating Problems

  April 17, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has banned the sale and distribution of transvaginal mesh products in the United States, saying they cannot guarantee the devices are safe or effective for women.

• Fate Of Transvaginal Mesh In The U.S. May Be Determined By Upcoming Hearing

  December 14, 2018

  Austin Kirk

  The FDA will hold an advisory meeting in February to help determine the future use of transvaginal mesh in the U.S., given the high risk of complications and the low level of benefits they provide.

• Vaginal Mesh Implants May Be Banned in Scotland, Amid High Rate of Complications and Problems

  August 22, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The Scottish Parliament is considering a petition to ban all vaginal mesh in that country, due to the risk of complications and injuries.

• Vaginal Mesh Surgery Halted in England Over Complication, Injury Concerns

  July 11, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.K. has temporarily paused the use of vaginal mesh for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence until a number of steps to avoid injuries and complications are taken.

• Vaginal Mesh Problems, Injuries Suffered by Thousands of Women Linked to Regulatory Failures: Report

  December 11, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Dozens of transvaginal mesh were approved by the FDA with no scientific evidence, leading to complications and litigation, according to the findings of a new study.

• Transvaginal Mesh Banned in Australia Due To Unreasonable Risks

  December 1, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Australia has issued a ban on all transvaginal mesh products, with regulators there saying that the risks of complications outweigh any benefits, which are few or non-existent.

• Study Finds Non-Mesh Prolapse Repair Just As Effective And Safe As Vaginal Mesh Surgery

  December 27, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The findings of a new study indicate that there may be little reason for women to face the potential complications linked to transvaginal mesh, as it carries similar benefits and risks to non-mesh surgical repair for pelvic organ prolapse.

• Women With Vaginal Mesh Complications Have Increased Levels of Inflammation Around Implant: Study

  April 20, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A study of vaginal mesh explants found more white blood cells and inflammation around women who suffered complications such as erosion into the vagina.

• Transvaginal Mesh Reoperation Rates High for Prolapse, Incontinence: Study

  February 23, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  An international group of researchers reports that they found few benefits of transvaginal mesh over native mesh repair, on top of a high rate of reoperations needed by mesh recipients.