The insertion of transvaginal mesh is one treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. However, there have been some concerns regarding the safety of vaginal mesh.

Transvaginal mesh products are sometimes used to repair stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP), conditions that can often occur following childbirth or as a patient ages.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it had taken steps to strengthen the data requirements for surgical mesh devices when used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) via the vagina.

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October 21, 2008 — Clinicians should receive specialized training for the transvaginal placement of mesh products and be vigilant for adverse events, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned ...

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Lawsuits continue to mount against Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE:BSX) and five other medical device companies regarding a product to treat pelvic organ prolapse in women as a two-year statute of ...

Microscopic particles left behind by vaginal mesh could continue to trigger the immune system to attack healthy tissue even after the material has been removed, according to researchers. Experts ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Hundreds of Oklahoma women are suing the makers of a surgical mesh product they said they believe caused serious injuries following urological or gynecological procedures. In each case ...