Vaginal Mesh

The NWHN Testifies for the Use of Better Evidence at the FDA

By Tessa Ruff | Feb 27, 2019 | Comments Off on The NWHN Testifies for the Use of Better Evidence at the FDA

In 2016, the FDA reclassified transvaginal mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) as a Class III device—the highest risk category—in response to over 20,000 adverse event reports during a three-year period alone.

When a Vagina Just Isn’t a Belly Button

By NWHN Staff | Jan 5, 2016 | Comments Off on When a Vagina Just Isn’t a Belly Button

Yesterday’s announcement that the FDA is requiring clinical trials of vaginal mesh used for pelvic organ prolapse is good news for women!