Ethicon Proceed Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Filed Over Infection, Complications

A lawsuit has been filed over problems with Ethicon Proceed hernia mesh, alleging that the patch disintegrated inside the body of a Texas woman, leading to infection and other complications. 

The complaint (PDF) was filed by Shelly Coppedge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on August 2, against Ethicon, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Coppedge was implanted with Ethicon Proceed Oval Mesh on August 24, 2009, but indicates that it did not alleviate her incisional hernia and instead made things worse.

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In June and July 2011, Coppedge underwent revision surgeries after her condition worsened. She then discovered that the Proceed Oval Mesh had disintegrated and was the site of an infection.

Her lawsuit accuses Ethicon of strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for past and future medical expenses, past and future loss of wages, physical impairment, pain and mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life. It also seeks punitive damages against Ethicon, due to the company’s alleged gross negligence in manufacturing, marketing and testing the Proceed Oval Mesh.

The lawsuit makes the Ethicon Proceed Mesh the latest in a number of hernia mesh products that have been the subject of product liability lawsuits alleging that problems were caused by design defects.

In recent years, C.R. Bard has faced several thousand lawsuits over it’s Kugel hernia mesh, which had a recoil ring that was supposed to make insertion easier. However, the ring often failed, snapping and puncturing intestines and causing other serious internal injuries. A number of settlements have been reached in that hernia mesh litigation, with an average payout of about $70,000 per plaintiff.

A growing number of hernia mesh lawsuits have been filed more recently against LifeCell Corporation over problems with Alloderm mesh, which is a biologic product made from donated human tissue. There are currently about 150 Alloderm lawsuits pending in New Jersey state court, alleging that the patch fails to hold its shape and can stretch up to 50%, leading to hernia recurrence, abdominal deformity and other complications.

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49 Comments

  • KimonoMay 11, 2023 at 1:35 am

    I have had 7 operations and I soand I sued in 2017. I have not received anything and my stomach is so big. I have so many ballot structures I'm still having them. I am in a lot of pain. And I heard that they have won the lawsuit but they haven't put the money on the table yet and I've been waiting 7 years for my money.

  • tonJanuary 2, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    i have had multiple surgeries proceed stattis vicryl they all have failed the latest surgerie they removed some of the proceed but still i am lefty with no quality of life am disabled lo longer able to work i where a colostomy bag too because of fiscualrs and it has strangled and perforated by bowls. Severe pain i lost my fiancé’ when she realized the severity of it all now no one is even taking [Show More]i have had multiple surgeries proceed stattis vicryl they all have failed the latest surgerie they removed some of the proceed but still i am lefty with no quality of life am disabled lo longer able to work i where a colostomy bag too because of fiscualrs and it has strangled and perforated by bowls. Severe pain i lost my fiancé’ when she realized the severity of it all now no one is even taking my case , WHY????? I think i am the worst case they ever seen maybe its too much work for them?

  • SusanneFebruary 13, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    2010, Johnson n Johnson Mesh. I had right kidney removed from cancer in 2009. Hernia developed. So in 2010 had that. Thought all was "okay". I'm allergic to fish n pork so if any byproducts of those a

  • LanceDecember 17, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    It pains me to read all of the stories of people suffering the same way I do from this surgery and mesh. The surgery was the worst thing ever and the mesh was the cherry on top of the pain to follow, I can't sleep, I can't stand for a long time, I can't sit for a long time, I can't do all of the things in life that I have enjoyed. I sure that the people around me can't stand to hear about my pain [Show More]It pains me to read all of the stories of people suffering the same way I do from this surgery and mesh. The surgery was the worst thing ever and the mesh was the cherry on top of the pain to follow, I can't sleep, I can't stand for a long time, I can't sit for a long time, I can't do all of the things in life that I have enjoyed. I sure that the people around me can't stand to hear about my pain daily but I can't help but to react to my pain as it hits me in many different ways all day. I suffer waiting to see if there's any chance of living a normal happy life. Right now my thoughts are no, I'll live in pain and agony until my last days. Lost in silent pain.

  • DaneaSeptember 9, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    My story begins in July of 2013 when the initial umbilical hernia was repaired....about 3 months AFTER surgery a small knot came up by the incision sight, I was in severe pain, with nausea and vomiting. I returned to surgeon only to be told that it was normal and was probably scar tissue starting to form. About 3 months later I returned to the surgeon with the same issue, only the "knot" was muc[Show More]My story begins in July of 2013 when the initial umbilical hernia was repaired....about 3 months AFTER surgery a small knot came up by the incision sight, I was in severe pain, with nausea and vomiting. I returned to surgeon only to be told that it was normal and was probably scar tissue starting to form. About 3 months later I returned to the surgeon with the same issue, only the "knot" was much larger and I was in alot more pain. Again I was told that it was normal and that it could take up to a year to be completely healed. He's the surgeon and knows it all, so I thought. Fast forward to 2014 I ended up going to the emergency room for the same symptoms, they performed an Ultrasound and a CAT SCAN...results were a huge "fluid pocket" in my abdomen and was told to return to the original surgeon. I made the appointment and went, along with the results and the CD that the radiology dept. gave to me..he (the doctor) reviewed the findings and I was told he wasnt going to drain it for fear of infection and proceeded to tell me there wasnt anything else he could do for me. I had no insurance therefore couldn't go to another surgeon, or find another surgeon that wanted to "repair" someone elses work. Feb. 2016 I was admitted to the hospital with an 18 cm x 20 cm fluid pocket abscess in my abdomen, underwent surgery to drain it, a week later it was back, was drained again...during the first Ultrasound they found a mass on my left adrenal gland so I did a follow up Ultrasound to see if it had changed in size, it was then revealed that the "fluid pocket" had returned once again. I was admitted back into the hospital and underwent another surgery to drain it. . Upon waking up in recovery, I had a Jackson Pratt Drain placed, I had it in for 10 days....it was removed on a Tuesday and by that Saturday I was septic. My sister took me to a bigger hospital in the city where I was told that If I hadn't listened to my sister and got to the hospital that I wouldn't have made it to the operating room. That was April 2, 2016. When asked what kind of mesh that was used for my inital hernia repair, I had no idea. So, I called the original surgeons office and asked for a print out of my OPERATIVE REPORT....and BAM...that's when I found out that the mesh he used on me had been recalled December 21, 2005, my surgery was done in 2013.....8YEARS LATER!!!..I have had 8 operations, 1 wound vac (for 5 1/2 weeks) and 6 Jackson Pratt Drains since Feb 3, 2016, and Im still not out of the woods yet. This is the longest I have been out of the hospital (4 weeks)....I have contacted 17 attorneys and all 17 have said they cannot help me......what else can I do?? I've lost my job over this...my enjoyment of life...being able to do things with my grandbabies...the disfiguring of my stomach from all the surgeries...my self esteem has dropped tremendously..I am at my wits end......SOMEONE....ANYONE....PLEASE HELP. ........PROCEED VENTRAL PATCH BY ETHICON AND JOHNSON AND JOHNSON IS WHAT WAS USED.

  • BrandiJune 23, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Original surgery 12/2011 which started out as a repair of an incisional hernia repair and I have remained in pain ever since, depressed due to pain and Weight gain, insomnia, etc... I've been told my pain was because I have IBS or Gas so finally have insurance again and between new primary care and original surgeon ordering a CT scan I would not have found out the mesh thy was used has been remove[Show More]Original surgery 12/2011 which started out as a repair of an incisional hernia repair and I have remained in pain ever since, depressed due to pain and Weight gain, insomnia, etc... I've been told my pain was because I have IBS or Gas so finally have insurance again and between new primary care and original surgeon ordering a CT scan I would not have found out the mesh thy was used has been removed from worldwide market. The CT scan showed 3 hernias 2 which were small but the main one that I am now concerned with the doctor believed was a new one right below breast bone and was going to attempt to repair all 3 laparoscopically and ended up having to open me because the one was actually reoccurring from the 1 originally repaired and the mesh was recalled so now I know why I was in continuous pain. What do I do, who can I contact for help on lawsuit. I have lost so much in the past 4 years including my relationship with the love of my life my children wages, etc..

  • DeniseJune 6, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    MAY 26, 2016 ETHICON SENT OUT A URGENT: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE.....ETHICON PHYSIOMESH HAS BEEN VOLUNTARLY RECALLED BY FDA..... BUT WHAT THEY ALL DON'T KNOW OR REALLY WANT TO VERIFY THAT "IT'S ALL MESH, NOT JUST THIS ONE, ALL COMPOSITE MESH DOES THIS TO PEOPLE, NOT JUST WOMEN EITHER" THIS MESH IS GIVEN SO MANY NAMES AND USES THAT THE FDA DOESN'T REALIZE THAT THEY ARE USING PEOPLE AS LAB RATS BECAUSE[Show More]MAY 26, 2016 ETHICON SENT OUT A URGENT: FIELD SAFETY NOTICE.....ETHICON PHYSIOMESH HAS BEEN VOLUNTARLY RECALLED BY FDA..... BUT WHAT THEY ALL DON'T KNOW OR REALLY WANT TO VERIFY THAT "IT'S ALL MESH, NOT JUST THIS ONE, ALL COMPOSITE MESH DOES THIS TO PEOPLE, NOT JUST WOMEN EITHER" THIS MESH IS GIVEN SO MANY NAMES AND USES THAT THE FDA DOESN'T REALIZE THAT THEY ARE USING PEOPLE AS LAB RATS BECAUSE MESH WAS NEVER TESTED ON HUMANS......BEFORE USING ON HUMANS........ :/

  • BernieApril 17, 2016 at 5:27 am

    I had surgery July 21, 2010, I have suffering pain since surgery the propylene mesh entrapped the main nerve in the groin. I and incontinent and there is times when I also loose matter when I am asleep very personal thing. I have had a lot more problems.

  • KristinMarch 18, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    Just a few weeks after having a complete hysterectomy, on Jan 21, 2015 I had hernia repair of right inguinal and small in size hernia. The surgeon used Ethicons Proceed Mesh. As soon as I woke up in recovery, I was in more pain than I have ever been. The pain has never gotten better. I tried numerous times to tell the surgeon that I could literally feel the mesh stabbing me, and I can feel the mes[Show More]Just a few weeks after having a complete hysterectomy, on Jan 21, 2015 I had hernia repair of right inguinal and small in size hernia. The surgeon used Ethicons Proceed Mesh. As soon as I woke up in recovery, I was in more pain than I have ever been. The pain has never gotten better. I tried numerous times to tell the surgeon that I could literally feel the mesh stabbing me, and I can feel the mesh through my skin (I am thin and able to directly feel it) I finally gave up on the original surgeon and found another surgeon months later, who attempted mesh removal, in which he was unsuccessful. He did repair my hernia with my own tissue, while he was in there. Nothing improved at all. If anything, it only got worse. A few months later, I had a second mesh removal surgery, with a new surgeon. He was able to get some of the mesh out. However, the remainder is stuck in me forever, because it is too entrapped in my nerves and too close to the blood vessels. I am thankful for this surgeon, because he did the very best he could to help me. I was never told that mesh would be used for my hernia repair. Now I still am living every minute of the day in agony. I am unable to work, and now am scheduled to have gallbladder removal surgery in 2 weeks (it seems a lot of us who have mesh, have had to have their gallbladders removed) This mesh, has ruined my life. It's never going to get any better, only worse. Now I try to do what I can to help spread awareness because I wouldn't wish this on anyone. The mesh manufacturers need to be held accountable!!! Most days I wish I wouldn't wake up, just because of the toll mesh has taken on me. I'm only 28 years old, and to know that this is going to be a lifelong battle, is just too much to handle.

  • KatrieMarch 11, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I had my first hernia repair in 2009. The Proceed mesh was faulty and closed up inside of me causing horrible pain. Six weeks later I had the procedure repeated with the same outcome. Doctors attempted repairs in 2010 and 2011. However, the damage had already been done. At this time I am unable to find a surgeon that is willing to do a 5th repair. This has severely altered my life. The pai[Show More]I had my first hernia repair in 2009. The Proceed mesh was faulty and closed up inside of me causing horrible pain. Six weeks later I had the procedure repeated with the same outcome. Doctors attempted repairs in 2010 and 2011. However, the damage had already been done. At this time I am unable to find a surgeon that is willing to do a 5th repair. This has severely altered my life. The pain never goes away. It is unbearable at times. Not only has this mesh damaged my insides, it has weakened my abdominal muscles causing terrible pain, bulging and scarring.

  • MarilynFebruary 18, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    I had hernia surgery on August 3, 2015.. I went to the ER in September because my stomach was red and hot.. after a CT scan they said I had serma from the surgery and they put me on medication for it.. well after taking them 10 days and 2 weeks later (October) I was back in the ER again with it worse then it was in September. They did another CT scan and said I had absess that where large.. they [Show More]I had hernia surgery on August 3, 2015.. I went to the ER in September because my stomach was red and hot.. after a CT scan they said I had serma from the surgery and they put me on medication for it.. well after taking them 10 days and 2 weeks later (October) I was back in the ER again with it worse then it was in September. They did another CT scan and said I had absess that where large.. they called in the on call surgeon and I had to be cut open and cleaned out.. was in the hospital for 4 days.. well in November I went back to the ER and it was bad again.. this time I was in the hospital for a week on IV's with strongest meds they could give me and they drain it again. Well when I went to the doctor in December I told him that I was hurting still and he felt that I had some concern so he sent me to have another CT scan.. Well this time they dicided that I needed to have surgery again.. this time to take the mesh out and leave it open and put me on wound vac.. I been on it now for 2 months and they say I will be on it another 2 months..I have to go into the wound theropy 3 days a week. This has cause me to not be able to travel with my partner in his job as I travel with him most of the time and has cause me not to be able to do things around my home. And now my scare on my stomach is going to be huge and ugly..

  • VeronicaFebruary 17, 2016 at 12:21 am

    I had kugel mesh placed in my stomach early 2000's. Couple years later the pain started. I went to every specialist I think they have and had every test and nothing ever showed up on any scan. I was in so much pain and no one cared or believed me. Finally in jan of 2013, yes that long, a doctor felt of my stomach and felt multiple hernias in the same area the earlier repair was. I have been opened[Show More]I had kugel mesh placed in my stomach early 2000's. Couple years later the pain started. I went to every specialist I think they have and had every test and nothing ever showed up on any scan. I was in so much pain and no one cared or believed me. Finally in jan of 2013, yes that long, a doctor felt of my stomach and felt multiple hernias in the same area the earlier repair was. I have been opened on this site multiple times because of a surgery that almost killed me in 1993. the gangrene had made all the muscle and tissue in that area very weak. When I had that hernia repair done. they found the kugel mesh balled up in my intestines. It had grown attached to my intestines. since no doctor believed me until 2013 I am told its to late to sue anyone now for that repair I got the proceed mesh. since the day I had the surgery my life has gotten worse. I didn't think it could but it did. I am no longer able to be a wife, mother, grandmother, work, even clean house without the pain that will make you double over and cry. I now live my life sitting in my bed crying. before this surgery I had a life and was very active. now I have no life and am nothing but a burden on everyone around me. No doctor will help heck 2 have made my situation 100 times worse. No one understands unless they go thru this, how you think of how your life use to be and how it is now and wish that since its inhumane to allow a pet to live their life if they will be in constant pain everyday and have no quality of life or enjoyment of it. So they put the animal down because its the right thing to do for them. I'm starting to believe since that is my life doctors are actually treating animals better than me because at this point that is how I see it. I can't find a lawyer to help to even get satisfaction that way. you see them advertise and then when you contact them they are not covering that. I'm at a loss of what to do. If there is any lawyer that can help or doctor. please contact me. I am at the point I will see this all the way thru to make them responsible for what has happened to me and a lot of other people. Its not fair I am having to sit here with recalled stuff in me when something on a vehicle is recalled it is fixed. I think humans should receive the same consideration for it. Please help if you can or willing to.

  • DonnaOctober 26, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    my mother, Delia Ann Gore Died May 12 2014 , complication from hernia mesh , she had 9plus surgerys, she stay in and out of hospitals 2012 thur 2014, we have not been apply to fine an attorney to help me. i am so frustrated with this. I have lost my momma to this monster call ethicon mesh, please anyone can help.

  • ChristyAugust 7, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    In 2007 I had the Ethicon Polypropylene mesh placed in me for a hernia repair and placed again in 2008. After the first Ethiicon Polypropylene mesh was placed I knew something was wrong. I broke out with a rash on my back, I was nausea, tired, I felt like I could not recover from the surgery. I contacted the Doctor who pretty much ignored me and told me I was fine. Not knowing at this time it was [Show More]In 2007 I had the Ethicon Polypropylene mesh placed in me for a hernia repair and placed again in 2008. After the first Ethiicon Polypropylene mesh was placed I knew something was wrong. I broke out with a rash on my back, I was nausea, tired, I felt like I could not recover from the surgery. I contacted the Doctor who pretty much ignored me and told me I was fine. Not knowing at this time it was the mesh that was causing me to be sick I had to again have another hernia surgery where again the Ethicon Polypropylene Mesh was placed. I have been getting sicker and sicker over time. My body radiates with pain, I itch on the inside, random rashes on my back, nauseated, respiratory is compromised, insomnia, depression, anxiety, erosion of mesh, the mesh is hard, shriveled up and almost protrudes through my skin. This only goes to prove the longer this product remains in me the sicker I am going to become. 2015 Allergist Dr. Mark Rose performed a patch test on the mesh and it came back that I am allergic and the mesh needs to be removed. I don't know if this is possible. One of the surgeons who put in the mesh refuses to remove it. The surgeon said it would be to risky, could cause more damage because I am thin. I cant continue to live like this.... I have been off work for a year, lost my job and my life savings is being depleted. I cannot find an Attorney, they only want Transvaginal mesh but what Attorneys do not realize is this Ethicon Polypropylene Mesh is dangerous stuff and there are thousands of people out there just like me. P.S. Ethicon charged me $750.00 for the mesh patch for Dr. Rose to test on me, luckily at that time my insurance paid for it. Good luck to everyone I know how devastating it is...

  • BriannaJune 24, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Need a lawyers advice ASAP please!

  • DennisMay 29, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    I have had ongoing problems with a J&J Ethicon Physiomesh that started as soon as I got out of surgery doctors wouldn't listen Seemed to just wanna fight I have had about every test you can think of all come back normal I had a mesh repair in Oct 2013 doctor said the intestines were stuck to the mesh and couldn't move like they need to Surgry helped for 4 months but it all came back after that I h[Show More]I have had ongoing problems with a J&J Ethicon Physiomesh that started as soon as I got out of surgery doctors wouldn't listen Seemed to just wanna fight I have had about every test you can think of all come back normal I had a mesh repair in Oct 2013 doctor said the intestines were stuck to the mesh and couldn't move like they need to Surgry helped for 4 months but it all came back after that I have been doing Visceral manipulation for about a year now It does give me some relief but does not seem to be a fix the pain and symptoms come right back I have had 100s of appointments for this with multiple doctors surgeons GI doctors therapists no one can help or seems to understand how much pain this is causing Procaine injections have brought some relief but nothing lasts very long my symptoms are pain with bowel movements occasional constipation pain with a full bladder I have a lump above my belly button that no one seems to know what it is that causes unbearable painMy therapist even believe sit is causing problems with the circulation in my stomach I'm having problems I've never had in my life these doctors need to stop acting like the mesh is in failable and quit treating patients like they don't know what's going on with their body Quit putting this crap in people till they can fix one that goes wrong Just because it's easier for them

  • teresaFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Hello, had hernia surgery back in 2001 have had problems since as of today just got out of hospital for infections of the stomach no one has yet to say this is from prolene mesh, I have had to go to ER several times constant pain in stomach most recent ER visit resulted in hospital stay of three days, need any info on recall prolene mesh for her in a repair.

  • travisJanuary 17, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    Was implanted in February 2011 with hernia mesh two pieces.nerve entrapment and lymph edema.need some help from attorney

  • DeniseNovember 14, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    I to am another that has unbearable pain.... I had hernia surgery, 4 small 1cm hernias, and doctor boone cut from my breast bone to my c-section, that was Oct 25, 2010, had to go into ER for fever and infection in my chest, you could feel the heat from it 5" away, even though the ER doctor talked to Dr. Boone on Nov 4th they sent me home until the next day which I had an appointment with him. On[Show More]I to am another that has unbearable pain.... I had hernia surgery, 4 small 1cm hernias, and doctor boone cut from my breast bone to my c-section, that was Oct 25, 2010, had to go into ER for fever and infection in my chest, you could feel the heat from it 5" away, even though the ER doctor talked to Dr. Boone on Nov 4th they sent me home until the next day which I had an appointment with him. On Nov 5th woke up with a 'football sized hole, 2.5" x 4.5" x 7" was covered with a sponge and piece of tape with a vac unit (suction) on. Was getting something that made me throw up all the time, every time they put a bag on my IV about 10 min went by and I was throwing up again, not fun when your chest is apart. Healing up took until February 2011, it looked as though I was 8 months pregnant, and so much f***ing pain you couldn't believe it.... 2014 still in so much pain, on pain management because of the quack that literately "screwed up my back", an operation that I didn't need but told I had to get because of the burning in my legs which happened to be NO BLOOD FLOW TO THEM, but doctor said had to do this....I get nerve blocks w pain med inside, 3 week process. the first one helped my chest, but really soon went away, they do help my back.... I have complained to my family doctor that I AM IN PAIN, since they are afraid to hand people pain meds, because we are all addicts, I took the natural way. I don't really care what I try I am in so much pain, goes across bottom of breast bone all the way across and down were belly button used to be, have no more. Plastic surgeon put Alloderm in to make muscles stay together, starting to look about 7 months pregnant again, never been fat, I am 5'8" and about 142 lbs. Pain is unbearable .... :( I really never thought I would make my 50th birthday, my doctor knows that this has been hurting, even to do a ultra sound it hurts, and they don't press very hard, but they have to to see what is going on, he even sent me to a surgeon that is a p of the surgeon that screwed me up, he won't touch me, no one will to see why i am hurting.... we need more law suits on this, the trans vaginal is the same thing, they are getting help for their pain and it seems like the ones that had the same mesh for hernias just have to sit in pain because nothing takes it away..... HELP ME

  • PenelopeNovember 13, 2014 at 1:11 am

    Sepsis due to fistulas, hospitalized 10 months, tpn with no food just limited ice chips for 7 months, lost ablity to walk and stand independently, had 2 additional surgeries, compression frature l-3 and. L-4 due to inactive muscles in back for 10 months, surgeon can not do surgery to correct the problem because of possibility of return of infection

  • deanOctober 11, 2014 at 4:22 am

    In 9-2007 I have hernia repair/abdominal reconstruction. The doctor implanted Ethibond suture in my abdomen wall and a 20 x 5cm Prolene mesh was placed to repair the abdominal wall. Now I have a chronic mesh infection, lot of pain and other complications. It look like I have (two) belly buttoms. I have a hole in my stomach that looks like a belly buttom, infection leaks out continually. I have dia[Show More]In 9-2007 I have hernia repair/abdominal reconstruction. The doctor implanted Ethibond suture in my abdomen wall and a 20 x 5cm Prolene mesh was placed to repair the abdominal wall. Now I have a chronic mesh infection, lot of pain and other complications. It look like I have (two) belly buttoms. I have a hole in my stomach that looks like a belly buttom, infection leaks out continually. I have diagnose with chronic mesh infection and major depression. I'm afraid to date because I am embarrassed.

  • KathySeptember 22, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Like so many of you I, too, have been suffering since my abdominal wall hernia repair. The doctor who implanted the Proceed mesh and 34 titanium clips told me he lost count regarding the number of abdominal hernias. I am a small, 55yo but look like I am 9 months pregnant b/c of the swelling (has been 8 years since the mesh placement.) Have had at least 8 surgeries in the past 3 years due to abd[Show More]Like so many of you I, too, have been suffering since my abdominal wall hernia repair. The doctor who implanted the Proceed mesh and 34 titanium clips told me he lost count regarding the number of abdominal hernias. I am a small, 55yo but look like I am 9 months pregnant b/c of the swelling (has been 8 years since the mesh placement.) Have had at least 8 surgeries in the past 3 years due to abdominal abscesses. I have had an open wound the past 11 months with Staph infection. My doctor is afraid to touch me again and says removal of the mesh would be a "nightmare surgery." My infectious Disease MD says the mesh has to come out. I wish we could make those MDs that are in denial could experience the pain we live with 24/7. Can't even have a bowel movement without the intestines twisting. Add me to the list of those who suffer from bowel obstructions and "no sex" b/c it's too painful. Don't let the docs tell you there's nothing else they can do--a Plastic Surgeon will take over once the mesh is removed and take the muscles running down both sides of the mid-section, and then pull the muscles over the abdomen and sew them together. This is the only recourse available in order to keep the intestines in place. I will be speaking with an attorney again tomorrow to discuss options. Will pass along any helpful information to you as it becomes available. I truly "feel" for those of you who have to endure this horrible pain. Light, love, and strength to you all.

  • ByronSeptember 19, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    In September 2005, I had Ethicon and Proceed mesh implanted in my abdomen in place of my stomach muscles which had grown tight at the sides because of numerous surgeries in the past. The mesh has failed and I have developed multiple large bulges where it failed. I have areas where the mesh protrudes thru the skin that constantly get infected. I often experience extreme pain in my abdomen, dependi[Show More]In September 2005, I had Ethicon and Proceed mesh implanted in my abdomen in place of my stomach muscles which had grown tight at the sides because of numerous surgeries in the past. The mesh has failed and I have developed multiple large bulges where it failed. I have areas where the mesh protrudes thru the skin that constantly get infected. I often experience extreme pain in my abdomen, depending what I'm doing at the time. This has cost me my career, my house, and I feel that the manufacturer should be responsible They made a defective product and now the surgeon that operated on me is reluctant to operate again because he is afraid of cutting in to my intestings to remove the mesh he previously implanted. Can you provide any information regarding a law firm that handles Ethicon mesh issues?? So far all I have found are attorneys that deal with vaginal mesh issues

  • ToniaSeptember 15, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    I am desperately seeking help for my brother, Ivory who had hernia surgery in 2006 and has been having pain and issues from the mesh since then. It is getting worse every month or so now. Most of the time he walks bent over holding his abdominal area graoning. And he has had to to stop working and is having financial hardship due to these complications. Please help my brother if you can. I don't w[Show More]I am desperately seeking help for my brother, Ivory who had hernia surgery in 2006 and has been having pain and issues from the mesh since then. It is getting worse every month or so now. Most of the time he walks bent over holding his abdominal area graoning. And he has had to to stop working and is having financial hardship due to these complications. Please help my brother if you can. I don't want to loose him!!!

  • CharrissaSeptember 1, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    On November 21,2011 I had double hernia repair. One was at my belly button and the other was at my pelvic. The doctor used Ethicon mesh that was the size of a sheet of notebook paper. It is connected ti my umbilicus, right and left lumbar, pelvic, right hip, hypogastric, not to mention everything in between. I'm in alot of pain. My stomach bulges and is warm and tender to the touch. I stay na[Show More]On November 21,2011 I had double hernia repair. One was at my belly button and the other was at my pelvic. The doctor used Ethicon mesh that was the size of a sheet of notebook paper. It is connected ti my umbilicus, right and left lumbar, pelvic, right hip, hypogastric, not to mention everything in between. I'm in alot of pain. My stomach bulges and is warm and tender to the touch. I stay nauseated all the time. My stomach will have spasms and I feel like something is stabbing me when I bend over. Itvis radiating to my legs now and I can't do much of anything. Before my surgery I was in the best shape of my life. I coach basketball and have a 2 year old grandson. I can't enjoy being outside with him because of the pain. The doctor that performed my surgery is no longer with the practice and her colleagues won't see me. Been to numerous doctors and no one will touch me. Keep telling me they cant take it out. And if I have surgery again it will make it worse. What is a person to do!!? This is no life to live at the age of 40. I just want to be helped or be considered for compensation.

  • LindaAugust 18, 2014 at 12:55 am

    I had two hernia surgeries In 1999 had the abdominal mesh put in. A year or two later I had my colon fixed was twisted! I didn't know till years later it was due to the mesh! Have been in and out of er with abdominal pain excruciating pain crawling on the floor! They didn't know what it was caused by! I thought it was kidney stones! Also many bladder and stomache infections! This year pain wen[Show More]I had two hernia surgeries In 1999 had the abdominal mesh put in. A year or two later I had my colon fixed was twisted! I didn't know till years later it was due to the mesh! Have been in and out of er with abdominal pain excruciating pain crawling on the floor! They didn't know what it was caused by! I thought it was kidney stones! Also many bladder and stomache infections! This year pain went around back and groin area had gotten so bad! It was constant pain So they sent me to a vascular surgeon! He did exploratory and found that the mesh moved it was pressing on my nerve close to the artery! I have medical bills I worked in pain not working now! Kept me from many family outing! I

  • LucyAugust 16, 2014 at 3:12 am

    Hello I have been reading every one`s comments .I had a umiblicord hernia mesh Surgery in 5/01/08 the products name ethicon johnson and johnson.And I have like a few years my symptoms are getting worse .I have pain in my adominal I feel my hernia has came out again.I have a lot of trouble with my bowelmoments .I have pain when am with my husband we have been married for 25 yrs I ask please some on[Show More]Hello I have been reading every one`s comments .I had a umiblicord hernia mesh Surgery in 5/01/08 the products name ethicon johnson and johnson.And I have like a few years my symptoms are getting worse .I have pain in my adominal I feel my hernia has came out again.I have a lot of trouble with my bowelmoments .I have pain when am with my husband we have been married for 25 yrs I ask please some one to review this there is persons in pain losing there partners.family.sime one help us .I have a lot of pain in my bladder I feel like if I have spomething squeezing it.thank you

  • TomAugust 15, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Please Help!!!! I have a dual, two hernia surgery lawsuit; the first involves Ethicon prolene soft mesh that ripped and caused an additional hernia and surgery; the second involves surgical correction of the initial ventral/umbilical hernia and extensive component separation of parts procedure (3/17/11); where the initial hernia/mesh defect was repaired through a ventral/umbilical procedure where [Show More]Please Help!!!! I have a dual, two hernia surgery lawsuit; the first involves Ethicon prolene soft mesh that ripped and caused an additional hernia and surgery; the second involves surgical correction of the initial ventral/umbilical hernia and extensive component separation of parts procedure (3/17/11); where the initial hernia/mesh defect was repaired through a ventral/umbilical procedure where Davol/Bard Ventralex medium mesh was used on 10/26/12. I have had nothing but pain, and numerous mesh related problems to this date. The SOL on my case runs 10/26/14. Discovery of the initial prolene tear was first discovered during the corrective surgery of 10/26/12. Because of the aforementioned surgeries above, I have been declared permanently and totally disabled by 5 attending physicians and surgeon, my LTD carrier and social security disability. Prior to my surgeries I was a Global Chief Digital Media & Strategy Advertising Executive earning $300k per year. Now I collect social security and offset LTD; total $23k to $40k per year. Liability in this case is 100% and damages could be 7 figures plus! I desperately NEED a qualified product liability litigation firm with experience dealing with defective Ethicon prolene soft mesh and Bard ventralex medium mesh (recalled by Davol/Bard in mid - 2011.

  • elizabetbAugust 10, 2014 at 3:43 am

    I have had five hernia surgerys the first November 2010 I had terrible pain and was throwing up this surgery healed ok then in April 2011 I again ended up at the emergency room in the middle of the night this surgery also went ok in August. 2012 the hernia had come undone I had a third surgery before my follow up appointment I was having holes open up and fluids come out the surgeon said it was in[Show More]I have had five hernia surgerys the first November 2010 I had terrible pain and was throwing up this surgery healed ok then in April 2011 I again ended up at the emergency room in the middle of the night this surgery also went ok in August. 2012 the hernia had come undone I had a third surgery before my follow up appointment I was having holes open up and fluids come out the surgeon said it was infected and I could take antibiotics to keep to under control well after a few months it got worse the surgeon said I needed surgery from him and a plastic surgeon in January 2013 I had fourth surgery three weeks after that the incision opened up from above my navel to the bottom of my abdomen I was treated with a wound vac for 9months second surgery opened up again I am still open and being treated can anyone help

  • georgeAugust 6, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I had a incisional Hernia, In about 9 months later The hernia reappeared, At that time The doctor recommended Laparoscopic surgery Doctor made some small in To insert the mash Made by ethicon hey Johnson and Johnson company. I was released from the hospital after the surgery when I got home I was in so much pain I called the hospital they told me to come back to the emergency room, ended up having[Show More]I had a incisional Hernia, In about 9 months later The hernia reappeared, At that time The doctor recommended Laparoscopic surgery Doctor made some small in To insert the mash Made by ethicon hey Johnson and Johnson company. I was released from the hospital after the surgery when I got home I was in so much pain I called the hospital they told me to come back to the emergency room, ended up having emergency surgery when I got there to remove the mask. the doctor at one point told me when he put the mesh in these are his exact words he said the mesh seem like it melted, I was released from the hospital I was at as I see it I had to return to have emergency surgery. I ended up with an infection and was in the hospital for a lengthy time, I am still having problems with my stomach the hernia has returned, I have an appointment to see the doctor the same one who implemented the mesh and since had to have surgery and was cut open from my chest to the bottom of my belly button hey hernia a reappeared and I am suffering as of this moment I need an attorney to check into the situation please someone help me.

  • donnaAugust 5, 2014 at 3:29 am

    I had hernia.dr repaired in 6 16 2011.a proceed pvps mesh plug was used. I have suffered alot. Later the next yr I believe im not sure of date I had to be opened up and was in hospital for 4 days. Hernia work again. Ok then the next yr still pain I had surgery again. Its so painful in my stomach.i dont know what mesh was used both times after the first time, I wish I could find a attorney to see i[Show More]I had hernia.dr repaired in 6 16 2011.a proceed pvps mesh plug was used. I have suffered alot. Later the next yr I believe im not sure of date I had to be opened up and was in hospital for 4 days. Hernia work again. Ok then the next yr still pain I had surgery again. Its so painful in my stomach.i dont know what mesh was used both times after the first time, I wish I could find a attorney to see if I have a case.

  • aquilaJuly 24, 2014 at 12:52 am

    had ethicon hernia mesh went back for a real bad infection and have had 2 surgeries afterwards need some help im still in pain was told to take ibuprofin how about that

  • sheilaJune 6, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Like Dennica I had Physiomesh used in an incisional hernia repair on February 11, 2013. I had undergone gastric bypass when they noted and tried to repair a hernia I did not even know I had. They attached the Physiomesh with Strap Tacker. After the surgery I had at Forest Park Medical Center, Dallas, TX no one would listen to me regarding the enormous amount of pain I was in. The doctor assign[Show More]Like Dennica I had Physiomesh used in an incisional hernia repair on February 11, 2013. I had undergone gastric bypass when they noted and tried to repair a hernia I did not even know I had. They attached the Physiomesh with Strap Tacker. After the surgery I had at Forest Park Medical Center, Dallas, TX no one would listen to me regarding the enormous amount of pain I was in. The doctor assigned to my floor in the hospital would roll her eyes at me and tell me it was gas. Not so, I kept saying they sent me home anyway on February 13, 2013, I was then taken back to the hospital by ambulance where the same doctor said it was gas and I was big baby. Finally my friend contacted my surgeons office and the surgeon ran a bunch of tests where they finally found that the tacks used with the mesh had punctured my bladder and I was leaking urine into my body. Emergency surgery was performed the mesh was removed, I now feel the hernia that I never knew was there and had no pain from prior to the surgery. I now can feel the bladder protruding thru the abdominal wall. I am looking for an attorney who can stop Ethicon from using this product and for just compensation for the hospital bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering from this nightmare. Thanks.

  • carrieJune 5, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    I haved surgery in 2007. The doctor implanted in my abdomen the Ethicon prolene mesh. I am having the exact same problem with infection & other complications including pain.

  • williamMay 7, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    I had surgery for an inguinal hernia at my lower right abdomen. Immediately after surgery I was in major pain after coming out or operating room. They tried denying me anything for pain. Finally the gave me a small dose of pain medication which didn't last long. Been going to my surgeon every since for follow up appoinments, telling her I cannot sit, stand for any length of time . I have to eithe[Show More]I had surgery for an inguinal hernia at my lower right abdomen. Immediately after surgery I was in major pain after coming out or operating room. They tried denying me anything for pain. Finally the gave me a small dose of pain medication which didn't last long. Been going to my surgeon every since for follow up appoinments, telling her I cannot sit, stand for any length of time . I have to either lean back in a recliner(which is seldom) lay down in bed or on the couch. I can't do any normal activities they said I would be able to return to. I have been to a pain specialist twice. He gave me a sample cream to rub on incision site and did not help. Went back to him againfor cortizone shots around incision site(8 shots) which did not help one bit either. My surgeon says according to the operative report she did everything fight but if I want she will cut it out. She used PERFIX MESH AND PLUG. (LARGE). My surgery was Jan.29,2014. It is now May 8, 2014 and I am only getting worse. Bowel mkveme.t trouble stomach is all bloated and swollen. Can't eat normal. Trouble sleeping. HArd to walk. Hard to get up and down. Can't have sex. Just CANT DO ANYTHING. Looking for an attorney. Thousands of other are affected by many other types of mesh as well. Ihave major loss of enjoyment of life. I am only 42 yrs old. My short term disability is about to end from work. I have been out of work since Jan. And have alredy lost my job since I couldnot return when I was told I would be able to. I am silently suffering and So is my fiance. Physically and mentally.

  • BettyJanuary 18, 2014 at 7:26 am

    I had hernia repair Surgrey in April of 2012. The Doctor implanted a 20x15 piece of Johnson and Johnson Ethicon Mesh. I have abdominal and groin pain, numerous infections, Rectal bleeding, iraitable bowel problems and uninary incontinence. I can actually feel the mesh if bend over. I recently saw a Colon Rectal Surgeon who told me that he would have to remove over half of my stomach wall to remov[Show More]I had hernia repair Surgrey in April of 2012. The Doctor implanted a 20x15 piece of Johnson and Johnson Ethicon Mesh. I have abdominal and groin pain, numerous infections, Rectal bleeding, iraitable bowel problems and uninary incontinence. I can actually feel the mesh if bend over. I recently saw a Colon Rectal Surgeon who told me that he would have to remove over half of my stomach wall to remove the Mesh because it had become implanted in my Stomach wall and the Mesh may have migrated into my Colon, which would require additional surgeries. I need legal representaion but cannot find anyone in Arkansas or out of state who represents people in this kind of Lawsuit. The Doctor never told me the side effects of using this Mesh. My Colon doctor said the Mesh is causing all my health problems

  • DennickaDecember 5, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    I had surgery in February of this year, had complications due to the Johnson&Johnson physiomesh. For starters I left the hospital in pain and with No bowel movement! I returned repeated back and forth to the hospital complaining that my stomach was inflamed and in pain. I started vomiting due to the constipation, returned back to the hospital with the same issues over three weeks. I had no bow[Show More]I had surgery in February of this year, had complications due to the Johnson&Johnson physiomesh. For starters I left the hospital in pain and with No bowel movement! I returned repeated back and forth to the hospital complaining that my stomach was inflamed and in pain. I started vomiting due to the constipation, returned back to the hospital with the same issues over three weeks. I had no bowel movement! Still after I suffered with the constipation, I still had issues with my inflamed stomach! Told the doctor something was wrong, they didn't listen. Finally in July after months of complaining I got a CT scan done, it showed the same hernias and a new inligual hernia and a defect from the mesh. Now I'm pissed, who's fault is it that I'm going through this issue when I complained immediately? Presently, I had a correction surgery in November, sorta forced to go back to the same hospital due to insurance and loss of employment! The surgeon first said the situation could of been fixed with two or three incisions, then later saying that I needed to remove the mesh that was inserted in February. I have never been in a situation like this before, I'm dealing with pain in suffering, body image issues, loss of employment and lack of trust from most medical professionals! What do you do when the doctors do nothing? Finally my new surgeon told me it was the mesh that was defective, I'm trying to seek representation. I want both the doctors and the manufactures of this product to face penalties for what they have put me through. I have no money, two teenage daughters and a terrible outlook on trusting medical providers. I guess it's Merry Christmas to me and my family. Went practically a whole year suffering.

  • DianeNovember 28, 2013 at 3:57 am

    have had numerous hernia surgeries. I fell in 2011 and the mesh gave way and was protruding in stomach. I have been in constant pain, unable to have bowel movements, nausea, vomiting and unknown fevers. After going to several doctors they have found the mesh is wrapped around my bowels and the mesh is in pieces. I am having surgery in December to remove the mesh and free up my bowels. Then in Janu[Show More]have had numerous hernia surgeries. I fell in 2011 and the mesh gave way and was protruding in stomach. I have been in constant pain, unable to have bowel movements, nausea, vomiting and unknown fevers. After going to several doctors they have found the mesh is wrapped around my bowels and the mesh is in pieces. I am having surgery in December to remove the mesh and free up my bowels. Then in January 2014 I have to have the mesh removed. Why isn't there a class action lawsuit for all the pain this mesh has caused?

  • JulieOctober 30, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    I too had surgery back in 2006 I have been in pain from the day they did the surgery. I have been sent to every doctor and still they tell me it's not from the prolene mesh. I have been trying to get my medical records but the more I go to get them the less records they have for me. It's like they don't want you to know what they have done to you. I went to 2 pain management places they did a nerv[Show More]I too had surgery back in 2006 I have been in pain from the day they did the surgery. I have been sent to every doctor and still they tell me it's not from the prolene mesh. I have been trying to get my medical records but the more I go to get them the less records they have for me. It's like they don't want you to know what they have done to you. I went to 2 pain management places they did a nerve block which made things worse for me. Now all they want to do is cut all my nerve's. which is cray in it's own right. I have this in my on both left and right sides. It's very hard to work am an apartment mgr. most of the time I'm in my bed because it too hard for me to just sit down any where. The pain is so bad sometime you just want to end your life. Why can't we have a class action lawsuit like all the rest of them. It the same for all of us. The cost for the meds it out of my range. Even with insurance they don't pay most of the cost. can any one help me

  • DebbieAugust 21, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    hello I had hernia surgery in Katy TX and had the proceed mesh 25x 25 centimeters. I have had blockage 2 x's last year and what they also found that since my surgery in 2008 a huge Seroma has formed and will have to have surgery to remove it .It is a sack of drainage still drained inside after surgery .I have been in pain since I had the surgery for the hernia with burning many times and pressure [Show More]hello I had hernia surgery in Katy TX and had the proceed mesh 25x 25 centimeters. I have had blockage 2 x's last year and what they also found that since my surgery in 2008 a huge Seroma has formed and will have to have surgery to remove it .It is a sack of drainage still drained inside after surgery .I have been in pain since I had the surgery for the hernia with burning many times and pressure hard to sit at lengths of times .Very unconvertible .I am not sure if this one was a recall but wish there was other means to make this irritation go away.

  • DeborahAugust 15, 2013 at 1:34 am

    I have a large piece of prolene mesh in my abdominal wall. Dr. Put it in in 2006 even though CT showed no hernia. The type of hernia he claimed I had, Spigelian, can not even be repaired in this manner anyway. I have daily pain that is made worse with routine activity. I have been sent around the mulberry bush with CT\\\'s and exploratory surgeries but no one will touch the mesh. I think they shou[Show More]I have a large piece of prolene mesh in my abdominal wall. Dr. Put it in in 2006 even though CT showed no hernia. The type of hernia he claimed I had, Spigelian, can not even be repaired in this manner anyway. I have daily pain that is made worse with routine activity. I have been sent around the mulberry bush with CT\\\'s and exploratory surgeries but no one will touch the mesh. I think they should put some kind of radio-opaque threads in it so it can be viewed with X-ray. Radiologist told me it doesn\\\'t show up. How can they see if it is contracting or migrating? I will have to pay out of pocket to get it removed. I hope there is a class action suit I can join. I believe that mine was put in in the year they had a contamination recall but I was never notified.

  • amyJuly 6, 2013 at 5:44 am

    I had routine hernia repair in my abdomen June 21 2010, July 7th I was in the emergency room in horrible pain, my stomach had swollen, I went to a different surgeon he put a drain in and removed a large amount of dark fluid. Oct 8th the same year I had my first emerency surgery and drains on and off till yet another surgery in May, and oh yes a bowel obstruction and many er visits where they treat[Show More]I had routine hernia repair in my abdomen June 21 2010, July 7th I was in the emergency room in horrible pain, my stomach had swollen, I went to a different surgeon he put a drain in and removed a large amount of dark fluid. Oct 8th the same year I had my first emerency surgery and drains on and off till yet another surgery in May, and oh yes a bowel obstruction and many er visits where they treat me like I am not at all having a problem. I still have a hole in my stomach to this day and am in chronic pain, I have nerve entrapment, now and many other complications from the mesh and have no insurance, and I have no one to help me. I cant even go shopping with out doubling over in pain. I feel the mesh inside sawing at me and I feel it catch like its going to rip. I believe it is eroding and will soon kill me. I have merca now and have had staff and many other horrible intections since. I was healthier before the repair and now I wait for help that never comes. Oh and 14 ct scans and the infections never present on them.

  • chrisJune 19, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I have had 5 surgerys in 4 years. Of them 2 involved proceed mesh I almost died from 1 due to an infection..

  • oldakerMay 7, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    Infected mesh by proceed, still in me

  • JenniferApril 16, 2013 at 5:17 am

    My mother had hernia surgery in 2010. In April 2012 while undergoing surgery to repair what was thought to be a mild bowel obstruction. The surgeon spent 8 hours trying to remove the proceed mesh, reconstruct her bowel, and repair. This also spread her cancer (stage 4) . She is not expected to live much longer since the mesh that had fused to her intestine has caused an access which has not been a[Show More]My mother had hernia surgery in 2010. In April 2012 while undergoing surgery to repair what was thought to be a mild bowel obstruction. The surgeon spent 8 hours trying to remove the proceed mesh, reconstruct her bowel, and repair. This also spread her cancer (stage 4) . She is not expected to live much longer since the mesh that had fused to her intestine has caused an access which has not been able to heal.

  • DavidApril 10, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Hello I am 59 year old male I live in northern California I had a hernia repaired in 1998 with Bard Marlex mesh Davol 3" x 6" A year or so later i got where when I woke up I felt like I had a Hangover tired like I hadn't slept at all.The mornings got worse and worse , I felt like someone had beat my arms and legs with a bat the pain was so bad I could not get out of bed and I felt like I was shake[Show More]Hello I am 59 year old male I live in northern California I had a hernia repaired in 1998 with Bard Marlex mesh Davol 3" x 6" A year or so later i got where when I woke up I felt like I had a Hangover tired like I hadn't slept at all.The mornings got worse and worse , I felt like someone had beat my arms and legs with a bat the pain was so bad I could not get out of bed and I felt like I was shakeing inside.This past Oct 2012 I had a small scab apear below my belly button two inches below were the hernia was I showed my DR.because it was not healing.She sent me to a surgeon,He told me to wait a couple of weeks to see if it would heal. Two weeks later I went bact because it was not getting any better.He took a close look at it and told me he wanted to cut it out and have it tested for cancer because there was some black coloring in it so he did. The test showed that there was no cancer but forgien bodies in it. Where he stiched me up after it healed I cut a piece of what I thought was just scab but it was a piece of plastic.Does anyone know of an attorney that is going aginist Davol for Bard Marlex mesh? This is killing me for sure now thr stomach pain has started. They also used Vicyrl Ligature and #1 Vicyrl and Vicryr sutures This has been in me for fifteen years. this is killing me.

  • teresaJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:45 am

    I have hurt for years lost my partner of 15 yrs. I think some body should do something about the mesh pain it has cause

  • teresaJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:40 am

    i had mesh in and from day one didnt work i hurt all the time bleed i lost my partner of 15 yr thanks for the mesh she i think something should be done birmingham al

  • PeggyOctober 11, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    I have the very same situation with that mesh. I had to have surgery again because the metal prongs used got embedded in my liver, colon and stomach. The ones in my stomach can not be removed. I want compensation for the same things as the person above.

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