As of November 2022, for potential clients without medical records, we are handling mesh cases only for those who have suffered a bowel removal or testicle removal as a result of the defective mesh. For potential clients with medical records, we are handling mesh cases with both documented removals plus another injury(s) such as infection occurring more than 30 days after mesh implantation, fistula, etc.Hernia Mesh Complications
- Additional Surgeries
- Bowel Obstruction/Perforation
- Adhesions
- Infections
- Chronic Pain
- Mesh Migration
- Organ Damage
- Hernia Recurrence
Recalls Around the Country
From 2005-2007, C.R. Bard issued several recalls involving its Kugel Mesh product as a result of a problem associated with potential bowel tears.
In 2012, the FDA sent Atrium a warning over its failure to respond and address numerous complaints of infections due to the C-QUR. In 2015, a federal judge issued an injunction, prohibiting Atrium from manufacturing and distributing the product.
In May 2016, Ethicon voluntarily withdrew the Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh after studies determined the medical device was more likely to result in a failed hernia repair when compared to other similar products.
Ethicon mailed an urgent field safety notice to hospitals and doctors telling them to immediately return any unused products, and to stop using the product. Ethicon admitted that the design of its hernia mesh was one of the causes of the failures. At the time Ethicon issued the warning, the FDA had received approximately ten reports of fatalities associated with the Ethicon Physiomesh.
There are multiple brands and types (e.g., synthetic, geometric) of mesh that are involved in lawsuits. For a full list of the mesh products under FDA recall in 2019, please visit this FDA webpage and run a search using the term, mesh.
Need Help Joining a Mass Tort Lawsuit for Defective Hernia Mesh in Maryland?
If you or someone you know has had a hernia mesh surgery and experienced one or more of the side effects described above, you may have a claim for compensation. For a free evaluation, give us a call at (301) 790-3600 or contact our office online now.
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