On June 11th, 2024, the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) released a new Device Specific Vigilance guidance(MDCG 2024-1-5 - DSVG 05) for Urogynaecological Surgical Mesh Implants used for Pelvic Organ Prolapse repair and Stress Urinary Incontinence.
MDCG 2024-1-5 – DSVG 05 – Urogynaecological Surgical Mesh Implants used for Pelvic Organ Prolapse repair and Stress Urinary Incontinence
The aim of this Device Specific Vigilance Guidance (DSVG) is to harmonise vigilance reporting and provide guidance for manufacturers of Urogynaecological Surgical Mesh Implants used for Pelvic Organ Prolapse repair and Stress Urinary Incontinence. It provides further clarification for vigilance reporting of Urogynaecological Surgical Mesh Implants used for Pelvic Organ Prolapse repair and Stress Urinary Incontinence to the relevant Competent Authority and should be read in conjunction with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR). The DSVG does not replace or extend any of the requirements in the MDR, it simply outlines the way to report incidents and serious incidents which occurred with Urogynaecological Surgical Mesh Implants used for Pelvic Organ Prolapse repair and Stress Urinary Incontinence to the relevant Competent Authority.