Johnson & Johnson has requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allow the company 120 days to take four types of vaginal mesh implants off the market, despite widespread complaints that the devices are causing severe injuries for women who receive them.
Johnson & Johnson said in a statement that the action is not technically a recall.
Vaginal mesh implants are used to treat urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs when muscles are weakened – ...
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Johnson & Johnson has agreed to stop selling four types of vaginal mesh implants in response to 
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