MHRA: A summary of the evidence on the benefits and risks of vaginal mesh implants (28 October 2014)

Summary

In June 2014, the Department of Health’s Chief Medical Officer requested a report from MHRA as the regulator of medical devices, to advise on whether the risk/benefit assessment remains correct for vaginal mesh implants. This was in light of the recent decision taken by the Scottish Parliament to ask Health Boards to consider the suspension of these devices. This is a summary of the evidence on the benefits and risks of vaginal mesh implants.