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Hernia Mesh
What is a Hernia Mesh?
A hernia occurs when part of an organ or intestine squeezes through a hole or weak spot in the surrounding tissue or muscle. A hernia mesh is a thin sheet of mesh that is surgically implanted to support the damaged tissue around a hernia as it heals. Surgeons began using hernia mesh to strengthen repairs post-surgery because hernias have such a high rate of recurrence.The mesh is placed over the open hernia and held in place with sutures, staples, or glue. This allows the tissue to grow into the mesh, which is meant to strengthen the tissue while it heals. Hernia mesh is used in roughly 90% of hernia surgeries, and there are more than one million hernia surgeries each year in the United States.
Complications that can result from a faulty Hernia Mesh
While hernia mesh can aid in strengthening tissue during the healing process, several negative side effects and complications have been reported from the use of hernia mesh. The FDA cites several health complications related to hernia mesh devices, including:• Pain related directly to the hernia mesh
• Infection, which can spread to other parts of your body if not treated quickly and thoroughly
• Recurrence of the hernia
• Scar tissue sticking together
• Obstruction of the small or large intestine
• Fluid buildup at the site of the hernia mesh
• Perforation of organs and tissues near the hernia mesh
This is not an exhaustive list of complications. As a result of these complications, many people have had to undergo additional surgeries to remedy problems caused by the mesh. To see if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit, call today for a free consultation with one of our expert hernia mesh attorneys.
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Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Due to patients experiencing such severe complications so frequently, people began filing lawsuits against the manufacturers of hernia mesh. The following are manufacturers that have been named in the lawsuits:
- Atrium Medical Corporation
- Ethicon
- C.R. Bard
- Covidien
These lawsuits have brought claims in product liability for defective product design, improper product labeling/failure to adequately warn doctors and patients about the risk of complications, and defective product manufacturing. Some malpractice lawsuits have also been brought against the doctors who implanted the defective medical device.
Recent Litigation Updates
Currently, there are thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits pending throughout the United States. New cases are continuously being added, and the number of plaintiffs continues to grow as the bellwether trials begin. Bellwether trials provide an opportunity for plaintiffs and defendants to see how their cases will result. It provides an opportunity for parties to test and see what outcome they may receive. These are usually the first few trials within highly litigated issues. Settlements may be finalized later in 2023; however, new cases are continuously being added.
Here are the most recent updates for litigation against each manufacturer:
Victim Compensation
Compensation due to a hernia mesh device can vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Compensation may include payment for medical expenses, lost wages or income, pain and suffering, and other damages caused by the defective device. Our team will complete a thorough, detailed record of your damages.
If you have suffered an injury due to a defective hernia mesh implant, do not hesitate to call us today. We also advise you to consult with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to find out if your hernia mesh was recalled. If your device was recalled, you may have a viable claim.
According to the FDA, the majority of the reported adverse health effects are associated with hernia mesh devices that have been recalled. In the event that you or someone you care about has received one of the defective hernia mesh devices, the manufacturer may be held responsible for any harm caused and the resulting damages.
How the Attorneys at Van Law Firm Can Help
If you have been injured by a defective or recalled hernia mesh, you may have a viable claim against the mesh manufacturer. The experienced attorneys at Van Law Firm will walk you through the ins and outs of a hernia mesh lawsuit.
Call Van Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation and to find out if you qualify for hernia mesh litigation. Don’t wait, because time is running out to file a claim.
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