The Hidden Dangers of Hernia Mesh Implants
Hernia mesh is a screen-like surgical implant designed to reinforce weakened tissue where a hernia has developed. Made from synthetic materials like polypropylene or processed animal tissue, these flexible patches provide structure and support to prevent hernia recurrence after surgical repair.
While properly designed mesh can be effective, numerous products on the market have proven dangerous to patients. The FDA has taken multiple regulatory actions concerning hernia mesh products, highlighting serious safety concerns:
- In 2016, Ethicon withdrew its Physiomesh product from the global market after data showed higher-than-average revision surgery rates
- Multiple mesh products have been subject to Class 2 FDA recalls due to packaging errors, contamination, and design defects
- In 2019, the FDA ordered manufacturers to conduct additional safety studies after thousands of adverse event reports
Research published in JAMA Surgery has found that mesh-related complications often develop gradually, sometimes appearing years after the initial surgery. A comprehensive study in the Annals of Surgery documented that mesh implants are associated with higher rates of long-term complications compared to non-mesh repairs for certain hernias.
The dangers of hernia mesh include:
- Mesh adhesion to intestines and other organs
- Severe infection resistant to antibiotic treatment
- Mesh migration through tissues and organs
- Bowel obstruction or perforation
- Foreign body reaction and chronic inflammation
- Nerve damage causing debilitating pain
- Hernia recurrence requiring additional surgery
Medical experts have documented cases where mesh products shrink, harden, fragment, or migrate, causing extensive damage to surrounding tissues and organs. These complications often necessitate complex revision surgeries that carry their own significant risks.
For many patients, these serious risks weren’t adequately disclosed before their original surgery, leaving them unprepared for the life-altering complications they’ve since experienced. William Mattar is dedicated to holding manufacturers accountable for these defective products and the suffering they’ve caused patients nationwide.
Legal Basis for Mesh Failure Lawsuits
These legal theories form the foundation of thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits across the country. Major manufacturers including C.R. Bard, Ethicon (a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary), and Atrium Medical face substantial litigation from patients who suffered serious injuries from their products.
Manufacturers designed mesh products with inherent flaws that make them dangerous even when used as intended, causing foreseeable harm to patients.
Companies didn’t adequately warn doctors or patients about known risks, preventing informed decisions about surgical options and alternative treatments.
Some mesh products contained manufacturing defects, contamination, or quality control issues that directly led to device failure and patient injury.
Manufacturers aggressively marketed mesh products while downplaying risks and overstating benefits, prioritizing profits over patient safety.
Determining Your Eligibility for a Claim
If you’ve suffered complications from hernia mesh, you may be eligible to pursue compensation from manufacturers. Our hernia mesh lawyers regularly work with clients who meet these key qualification criteria:
The timing of your hernia mesh implantation is critical to your eligibility. Current litigation primarily involves products implanted from 2006 onward, when many problematic mesh designs entered the market.
Qualifying complications include infection, mesh migration, adhesion to organs, bowel obstruction, chronic pain, or hernia recurrence. Your medical records must clearly connect these issues to your mesh implant.
If you’ve undergone surgery to remove, replace, or repair the failed mesh, this significantly strengthens your claim. If your doctor has recommended revision surgery but it hasn’t yet been performed, you may still qualify if the recommendation is documented in your medical records.
For mesh implanted between 2006 and 2009, you must have undergone a revision, removal, or replacement surgery to qualify. This specific requirement reflects parameters established in the current litigation landscape.
If you haven’t had revision surgery, you must have seen a doctor within the past year for mesh-related complications. This recent medical follow-up demonstrates that your injuries are current and significant.
To determine if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit, complete our instant case evaluation. Our experienced hernia mesh attorneys will review your situation and contact you to discuss your legal options. Don’t delay – statutes of limitations restrict the time you have to file your claim.
Your Path to Recovery and Justice
Seek treatment for all mesh-related symptoms and ensure your doctor documents the connection between your complications and the hernia mesh device.
Collect all surgical reports, medical records, bills, and correspondence related to your hernia repair and subsequent complications to support your claim.
Complete our instant case evaluation to determine if you qualify for compensation without delay, as time limits apply to filing mesh claims.
Consult with our experienced hernia mesh lawyers who can assess your situation, explain your options, and guide you through the legal process.
Check Your Eligibility Now
Don’t face the consequences of defective hernia mesh alone. William Mattar is committed to helping victims nationwide seek justice and compensation. Our experienced attorneys understand the complex medical and legal issues in these cases.
Time limits restrict when you can file your claim. Complete our instant case evaluation today to determine if you qualify for compensation.
