FDA Medical Device Report For The Transvaginal Mesh

The FDA issued a strongly worded report based on the growing number of complaints of injuries reported to the FDA about the Transvaginal Mesh. From December 1996 to June 2011 the FDA received more then 784 individual reports from people who had used the Transvaginal Mesh.

William Maisel, MD, MPH, deputy director and chief scientist of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health said in a news release."There are clear risks associated with the transvaginal placement of mesh to treat POP," and "The FDA is asking surgeons to carefully consider all other treatment options and to make sure that their patients are fully informed of potential complications from surgical mesh. Mesh is a permanent implant - complete removal may not be possible and may not result in complete resolution of complications."

Reported Events

Event Totals:

Death	9
Injury	703
Malfunction	62
Other	10

Complications of Transvaginal Mesh:

Some of the complications experienced after using the Transvaginal Mesh include:

Transvaginal Mesh Injuries Associated with Many Brands:

Injuries have been associated with many manufacturers and brands including Gynecare Gynemesh Ps, Avaulta Plus Biosynthetic Support System, Obtryx Mesh Sling System, Tension Free Vaginal Tape, Advantage Sling System, Advantage System, Avaulta Solo Synthetic Support System, Prefyx Pps System and Advantage Fit System.

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