Hernia mesh implants were designed to offer a solution for those suffering from the discomfort and risks of hernias. However, many patients have reported severe complications due to faulty hernia mesh devices. Problems have ranged from intense pain and infection to organ damage, mesh migration, and the need for revision surgery. In some instances, these complications have had devastating, life-altering effects.
If you’ve experienced health complications from your hernia mesh implant, contact a hernia mesh lawsuit attorney for a free initial case evaluation to learn more about your legal rights to pursue a compensation claim against medical device companies for the harm and loss you’ve endured due to a defective mesh implant.
Individuals who have undergone laparoscopic hernia repair surgery that involved the implantation of a hernia mesh device have begun filing lawsuits, claiming that various companies have designed and manufactured defective models of hernia meshes. These individuals claim that specific models of hernia mesh fail at higher rates than advertised by the manufacturers, experiencing movement and shrinkage that can cause bowel perforations or organ damage. Defective hernia meshes require patients to undergo an unexpected second surgery to replace the defective mesh and repair any damage caused by shrinkage or movement.
Lawsuits have identified several of the most common models of hernia meshes as defectively designed or manufactured, including:
Claimants in hernia mesh lawsuits have levied various legal claims against mesh manufacturers, alleging that the meshes were defectively designed or manufactured or that the mesh’s labeling failed to warn patients and their doctors about the product’s risks and potential complications of failure. Due to the large number of lawsuits, courts have consolidated cases into multidistrict litigations (MDLs), which centralize discovery and motion practice in one court before individual cases return to their original districts for trial. MDLs benefit claimants by allowing everyone to share the costs of investigation and discovery.
Defective hernia meshes can cause a wide variety of injuries and medical complications. A patient who suffers complications from a defective mesh will typically need surgery to repair damage caused by the mesh. Examples of injuries caused by hernia mesh defects include:
Revision surgeries to treat these complications and remove a defective hernia mesh often require staged operations that have extended recovery periods.
Anyone who received a hernia mesh implant and experienced severe complications after 30 days following the surgery, including shrinkage or migration of the implant or damage to surrounding organs or tissues, may have a legal claim against the mesh manufacturer. You may have a lawsuit for a hernia mesh defect if you’ve undergone revision surgery to treat complications from a defective hernia mesh, your physician has recommended a revision surgery, or you cannot undergo a revision surgery due to the risks from complications of the surgery or post-operative recovery. In most cases, patients who underwent hernia repair surgery with mesh implantation on or after January 1, 2006, may have a viable claim.
Anyone who received a hernia mesh implant and experienced severe complications after 30 days following the surgery, including shrinkage or migration of the implant or damage to surrounding organs or tissues, may have a legal claim against the mesh manufacturer. You may have a lawsuit for a hernia mesh defect if you’ve undergone revision surgery to treat complications from a defective hernia mesh, your physician has recommended a revision surgery, or you cannot undergo a revision surgery due to the risks from complications of the surgery or post-operative recovery. In most cases, patients who underwent hernia repair surgery with mesh implantation on or after January 1, 2006, may have a viable claim.
If you’ve suffered injuries or medical complications from a defective hernia mesh, you may recover compensation from the medical device companies for financial and personal losses you’ve incurred, including for:
Medical device corporations have significant resources to fight product liability claims arising from defective hernia meshes. Obtaining legal representation can give you the best chance of success in recovering compensation for your injuries and losses. A hernia mesh defect lawyer can help you seek accountability and financial recovery for the harm you’ve suffered by:
It’s unacceptable for medical device manufacturers to prioritize profits over patient safety. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a hernia mesh implant, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Take action today and assert your rights. Reach out to us for a free, confidential consultation. This is your health, your rights, your battle – and together, we can fight for the justice you deserve.