Vaginal Mesh Effectiveness Questioned By The FDA

William Maisel, deputy director of the FDA Center for Devices, stated “The clinical effectiveness of surgical mesh for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse has not been demonstrated,” this according to Bloomberg. In response Johnson & Johnson, and other manufactures of vaginal mesh products have agreed to more safety studies as well as further labeling changes to properly inform potential recipients of the true risks and the alleged benefits of vaginal mesh products.

Besides Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard, Inc., and Endo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. also manufacture vaginal mesh. At this juncture, it is unclear what the FDA will do with vaginal mesh products.

But what should the recipient of a vaginal mesh product do?  If you are experiencing problems associated with a vaginal mesh product, talk to your doctor.

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Bloomberg:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-07/j-j-s-vaginal-mesh-to-be-weighed-by-fda-advisory-panel-as-lawsuits-climb.html