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 ...

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.

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(Reuters) - A Michigan medical funder was ordered to pay about $1.3 million on Monday for his role in a scheme to convince women to have unnecessary surgery to remove their transvaginal mesh implants ...

A company that failed to adequately inform women of dangerous side effects related to permanent pelvic mesh devices will be required to pay $60 million, according to a settlement announced this week ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that its review of final results from postmarket surveillance of transvaginal mesh devices meant to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) ...

An Orlando doctor pleaded guilty last week to federal charges after prosecutors say the doctor and a patient recruiter enticed women with pelvic mesh implants into removing them and suing the device ...

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 ...