FDA Still Feels Transvaginal Mesh Products Too Risky After Final Postmarketing Study
After reviewing the final postmarketing study on Coloplast transvaginal mesh, the FDA has determined the risks still outweigh the potential benefits.
Tag Archives: Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Filed After Ethicon Gynecare Prosima Eroded Into Surrounding Tissue
A transvaginal mesh lawsuit has been filed over an Ethicon Gynecare mesh which eroded through a woman's flesh
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FDA Releases Final Result of Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Studies
New postmarketing surveillance studies show Boston Scientific transvaginal mesh increase the risk of health complications for pelvic organ prolapse patients, without adding any additional effectiveness or safety over traditional surgical…
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Vaginal Mesh Failed To Provide Better Results Than Hysterectomy At Treating Relapses, Incontinence: Studies
Two new studies provide more evidence that vaginal mesh carry few, if any, benefits, and that there is little which can be done to improve them.
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Boston Scientific Mesh Lawsuit Filed After FDA Forces Recall for Remaining Products on Market
A vaginal mesh lawsuit indicates Boston Scientific mesh devices caused severe injuries, complications and the need for surgery.
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Transvaginal Mesh Removed From Market Following Years of Lawsuits, Thousands of Devastating Problems
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.
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C-Section Delivery Lowers Risk Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence: Study
A new study finds that C-section deliveries lower the risk of pelvic floor disorders.
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Fate Of Transvaginal Mesh In The U.S. May Be Determined By Upcoming Hearing
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…
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Vaginal Mesh Implants May Be Banned in Scotland, Amid High Rate of Complications and Problems
The Scottish Parliament is considering a petition to ban all vaginal mesh in that country, due to the risk of complications and injuries.
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Vaginal Mesh Surgery Halted in England Over Complication, Injury Concerns
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.
