- FoI Number
- 2022-708
- Subject
- Surgical Mesh
- Date Received
- 23/02/2023
- Request and Response
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I am submitting an FOI request for the following information:
1. The number of patients who have been implanted with surgical mesh to treat hernias across NHS Shetland hospitals from 1st January 2015.
285
2. The number of patients who have returned to NHS Shetland hospitals due to complications arising from surgical mesh implanted to treat hernias from 1st January 2015.
In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.
3. The number of patients who have submitted complaints to NHS Shetland hospitals regarding complications or issues arising from surgical mesh implanted to treat hernias from 1st January 2015.
In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.
