Introduction Transvaginal mesh implants were supposed to be a groundbreaking solution for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, they have caused significant harm to a large number of women. Complications such as chronic pain, infection, mesh erosion, and other debilitating conditions have led many women to seek legal recourse. If you […]
Single-Incision Mini-Arc Slings and Their Complications
Understanding Single-Incision Mini-Arc Slings and Their Complications As a transvaginal mesh product, single-incision mini-arc slings (SIMS) have gained attention in recent years for their supposedly minimally invasive approach. Mini-arc slings have specifically been marketed as a less invasive solution with a quicker recovery time and these devices have been touted as a significant advancement in […]
Transvaginal Mesh and the FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb first announced the agency would meet on surgical mesh safety and effectiveness of transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse repair in a statement November 20, 2018. The FDA reported approximately 2, 874 adverse events from January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2010. The most common adverse events for […]