Transvaginal Mesh Implants

Vaginal Mesh Implant Manufacturers Must Study Rates Of Organ Damage & Complications Linked To Product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly written to Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard Inc., and 31 other manufacturers of vaginal mesh implants, telling them to conduct three years of trials on safety and effectiveness on the products. In other words, the manufacturers must study rates of organ damage and complications linked to [...]

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New Study Results Indicate You Shouldn’t Use Vaginal Mesh Implants To Treat Stress Incontinence

The results of a new study, indicate that women who receive vaginal mesh implants to treat stress incontinence need corrective surgery at a higher rate than women who are treated through other methods. The study, which will be detailed in the January 2012 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found that women [...]

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U.S. Senate Drafts Legislation Aimed At Reducing # Of Persons Affected By Vaginal Mesh Implants

The U.S. Senate has reportedly drafted and proposed a new piece of legislation that’s aimed at reducing the number of consumers who suffer serious injuries caused by a defective medical device. The bill, which would require manufacturers to conduct ongoing safety studies of these devices after obtaining FDA approval, was drafted in part as a [...]

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