Counterfeit Polypropylene Surgical Mesh: Initial Communication

March 12, 2010, 1:00 am by Safety Alerts

Various sizes of counterfeit flat sheets of polypropylene surgical mesh are being marketed in the United States labeled with the C. R. Bard/Davol brand name.

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