Carmel Berry
Medical devices to stay 'largely unregulated'
Patient safety advocates warn scrapping the new Therapeutic Products Act will leave thousands of New Zealanders exposed to harm from dodgy medical devices.
The Act, which has yet to come into force… Audio
Ban on surgical mesh 'long overdue' says patient
A patient who suffers long-term pain after having surgical mesh inserted to treat urinary incontinence says the Director General's recommendation to pause the practice is "long overdue".
In 2014… Audio
Surgical mesh another 'unfortunate experiment'
Another "unfortunate experiment" is how one woman is describing New Zealand's handling of surgical mesh. Yesterday MedSafe announced that from January 4 mesh implants will not be used for pelvic organ… Audio
Surgical mesh ban welcomed by campaigners
Women who have been fighting for a ban on surgical mesh for years feel vindicated health officials have finally acted, but wish it had happened years ago. From 4 January, mesh implants will not be… Audio
Calls for an inquiry into the use of surgical mesh
The Health Select Committee is considering a petition calling for a full independent inquiry into the use of surgical mesh in New Zealand. With Charlotte Korte and Carmel Berry - the two women behind… Audio