Transvaginal mesh failure: lessons for regulation of implantable devices.

Concern is increasing that use of transvaginal mesh devices to treat stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse has exposed women to avoidable harms. Part of the problem may lie with the governance of medical devices, which has enabled new devices to be brought to market with inadequate e...

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Main Authors: Heneghan, C, Aronson, J, Goldacre, B, Mahtani, K, Plüddemann, A, Onakpoya, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2017