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• FDA Warns BD Surgical Mesh Products Not Proven Safe for Breast Reconstruction Surgery

  November 10, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning doctors that it has not approved certain BD surgical mesh products for breast reconstruction surgery, because it does not know if they are safe or effective.

• Acellular Dermal Matrix Used In Breast Reconstruction Surgery May Have High Complication Rates, FDA Warns

  April 1, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns some surgical mesh being used off-label in breast reconstruction may cause a high rate of complications, infections and the need for revision surgery and breast implant removal.

• 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.

• 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.

• Boston Scientific Surgical Mesh Problems Continue, as FDA Investigations Allegations of Counterfeit Resin

  April 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has launched an investigation into claims that Boston Scientific used a counterfeit form of resin in surgical mesh products linked to severe complications in women.

• Vaginal Mesh Effectiveness Target of New Boston Scientific Study

  June 10, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  Boston Scientific announced a new study comparing the effectiveness of treating uterine prolapse with vaginal mesh to traditional surgery.