Transvaginal Mesh and Vaginal Sling Products Pose a Risk of Serious Injury from Life-Threatening Side Effects
For women experiencing Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) or Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI), placement of transvaginal surgical mesh was intended to help reinforce the weakened vaginal or urethral walls. Ideally, the permanently implanted surgical mesh would repair POP and/or treat urinary incontinence. In 2008 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noticed that the number […]
