Mix and Mesh: An Electronic Database of FPMRS Mesh Products Through 2020

Abstract

Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Importance A sequelae of the removal of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) transvaginal mesh products from the U.S. market is that current and future women's health providers may be unfamiliar with mesh products historically used to treat pelvic floor disorders. Objectives Our goal was to create an easily accessible resource to address this knowledge gap. Study Design An online database of mesh products used to treat POP and urinary incontinence was created with information, photographs, and videos collated from internet searches; manufacturer materials; and other primary sources. The database was then linked to a free smartphone application. Results This smartphone application includes, to the best of our knowledge, all mesh products used in the United States for the treatment of POP and stress urinary incontinence through December 2020. Included in the application are product descriptions of mesh color, size, design, and attachment points. Photographs and videos, when available, are included. The application is organized by mesh product name, but it is also searchable by other categories, such as manufacturer name and color. To download the application to a smart phone, go to vaginalmeshcatalogue.glideapp.io/ on a web browser or access via the QR code. Once the website is loaded, you can interact with the mesh catalog as a website or save it to the phone's home screen as an application. Conclusions Health care providers of all experience levels can use this free application for educational and clinical purposes to better understand patients' histories, improve preoperative planning, and enhance patient counseling.