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FDA Assessing Risks of Vaginal Mesh Amid Lawsuits

More than 100,000 women are suing manufacturers over complications from surgical mesh.

02/12/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

FDA Assessing Risks of Vaginal Mesh Amid Lawsuits

Clip: 2/12/2019 | 8m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

More than 100,000 women are suing manufacturers over complications from surgical mesh.

More than 100,000 women are suing manufacturers over painful complications from surgical mesh, which is implanted in the vaginal wall to treat urinary incontinence and other health issues.

02/12/2019 | Rating NR

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