FDA: Urogynecologic surgical mesh implants (16 August 2021)

Summary

Surgical mesh is a medical device that is used to provide additional support when repairing weakened or damaged tissue. The majority of surgical mesh devices currently available for use are made from man-made (synthetic) materials or animal tissue.

This page on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website outlines the types and uses of surgical mesh and the latest update on mesh manufacturers ordered to stop selling devices for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse.