16 results

• Study Finds Some Transvaginal Mesh Degrades Within 2 Months After It Is Implanted

  October 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Following thousands of lawsuits pursued by women in recent years, new research highlights how polypropylene transvaginal mesh can disintegrate quickly inside the human body, leaving behind an increasing amount of debris in the surrounding tissue.

• Vaginal Mesh Failed To Provide Better Results Than Hysterectomy At Treating Relapses, Incontinence: Studies

  September 20, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• 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.

• C-Section Delivery Lowers Risk Of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence: Study

  December 20, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that C-section deliveries lower the risk of pelvic floor disorders.

• 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 Rejuvenation” Has Serious Risks, Limited Evidence to Support Procedures: FDA

  July 31, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA warns that "vaginal rejuvenation" procedures are unapproved and carry potentially harmful risks.

• 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.

• “Pelvic Floor” Surgery Fails Within Five Years in Many Cases: Study

  May 16, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse often fails within five years, raising questions as to whether it should be considered a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment, according to the findings of a new study.