The National Women's Health Network has a long history of raising concerns to the FDA asking them to reclassify surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair from a Class II to Class III medical device.
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Testimony regarding surgical mesh and pelvic organ prolapse, delivered at the meeting of the FDA obstetrics and gynecology devices panel.
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Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition where any of the pelvic floor organs drop into or outside of the vaginal canal or anus. The most common causes of pelvic organ prolapse are pregnancy and childbirth. Other causes include constipation, hysterectomy, and chronic, long-term coughs.
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