Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Mentor receives U.S. FDA approval for NovaSilk synthetic mesh product for pelvic organ prolapse
Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 22nd, 2006
"Treating prolapse with grafts and synthetic mesh is increasingly being adopted by the physician community, as more clinical data indicates higher failure rates for previous (tissue plication) procedures. NovaSilk is a very nice addition to Mentor's product portfolio and offers a macroporous, knitted, monofilament polypropylene mesh, while also being soft and light," said Edward J. Stanford, MD, FACS.
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