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Thousands of patients are suing Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium after defective polypropylene mesh implants caused chronic pain, infection, and the need for additional surgeries.
*Multiple MDLs are currently active in federal court.
Hernia mesh is typically made of polypropylene plastic. Manufacturers like Bard and Ethicon often use coatings to prevent the mesh from sticking to organs. However, these coatings can cause severe allergic reactions, inflammation, or fail to prevent adhesion.
Additionally, defective mesh designs can shrink, migrate (move from the implant site), or erode into nearby tissues and organs. This often requires **revision surgery**—a complex procedure to remove the failed mesh and repair the hernia again.
Mesh blocking the intestines.
Mesh moves or shrinks, causing pain.
Chronic inflammation and abscesses.
Hernia returns after mesh failure.
Fact: Revision surgery is often more difficult and painful than the original repair due to scar tissue growing into the mesh.
Settlements aim to cover the cost of revision surgery, past and future medical bills, and pain and suffering.
Complications requiring medical treatment but no additional surgery.
Revision surgery required to remove or replace the defective mesh.
Multiple surgeries, permanent disability, organ removal, or severe infection.
Updates on MDL proceedings and settlements.
Settlement NewsAfter several bellwether trials resulting in plaintiff victories against Bard and Ethicon, negotiations for a global settlement in the hernia mesh litigation are reportedly heating up.
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Court UpdateA jury has ordered C.R. Bard to pay damages in another bellwether trial, finding the company failed to warn doctors about the risks of its mesh products.
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FDA ActionThe FDA continues to monitor adverse event reports related to surgical mesh, emphasizing the importance of patient awareness regarding potential complications.
Read Article →If you suffered complications from a hernia mesh implant, we can help you fight for compensation.
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