Skip Navigation

About Lawsuits

Suboxone Tooth Decay

Depo-Provera

Ozempic Wegovy and Mounjaro

Bard PowerPort

See if you qualify for compensation
See if you qualify for compensation
Is there a hernia mesh lawsuit? Find out if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit settlement payout.

Is there a hernia mesh lawsuit? Find out if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit settlement payout.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

Updates and Settlement Information

LAWSUIT STATUS: New Cases Being Accepted

Is There a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

Hernia mesh lawsuits are being filed against Bard, Atrium, Covidien and several other hernia mesh manufacturers. Lawsuits claim the hernia mesh products contain dangerous design defects that have been linked to high rates of failure, resulting in serious and potentially life-threatening injuries.

Hernia mesh lawsuit settlements may be available for individuals who suffered injuries from defective hernia mesh implants;

  • Hernia Repair Failure
  • Infections
  • Protrusions or Movement of the Mesh
  • Internal Injuries
  • Revision Surgery to Remove the Hernia Mesh
  • Other Hernia Repair Complications
FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE

UPDATED:

Comments

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Overview

Hernia surgery is a common medical procedure where a hernia mesh is often used to provide support to the weakened or damaged tissue. However, thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have been filed in recent years over the alleged design defects of the Ethicon Physiomesh, Atrium C-Qur, Alloderm, Kugel Patch, and other hernia mesh products.

Each of the hernia mesh claims raise similar allegations that users suffered painful and debilitating injuries that could have been avoided if the manufacturer had issued adequate warnings.

Hernia mesh lawsuits claim that manufacturers failed to uphold their obligation to adequately research their products and warn about risks associated with their device. In many cases, it appears the manufacturers knew, or should have known about the growing number of adverse events associated with their surgical mesh products, yet failed to warn patients, doctors or the medical community.

As a result, individuals are now seeking financial compensation from the manufacturers for their injuries caused by the failing hernia mesh products.

Info About Hernia Mesh Lawsuits on this Page:

  1. Who Qualifies for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
  2. 2025 Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Updates
  3. Is There a Hernia Mesh Class Action Lawsuit?
  4. Hernia Mesh Products Linked to Complications
  5. Personal Stories from Hernia Mesh Recipients
  6. Recalled Hernia Mesh Brands
  7. How Long Do I Have to File a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
  8. What Injuries Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
  9. Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlements
  10. See if You Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

Who Qualifies for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

Individuals may qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit if they received a hernia mesh and experienced any of the following injuries or complications;

  • Revision Surgery Required for Hernia Mesh Removal
  • Complications Related to Hernia Repair Surgery
  • Infections Arising from the Mesh
  • Displacement or Mesh Migration
  • Internal Injuries Caused by the Mesh
  • Failure of the Hernia Repair

Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Did you or a loved one receive a hernia mesh?

Hernia mesh lawsuits are being filed against Bard, Atrium, Covidien and several other hernia mesh manufacturers over mesh failures resulting in injuries and additional surgery.

Learn More
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION
Is there a hernia mesh lawsuit? Find out if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit settlement payout.
Is there a hernia mesh lawsuit? Find out if you qualify for a hernia mesh lawsuit settlement payout.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Did you or a loved one receive a hernia mesh?

Hernia mesh lawsuits are being filed against Bard, Atrium, Covidien and several other hernia mesh manufacturers over mesh failures resulting in injuries and additional surgery.

Learn More
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION

2025 Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Updates

April 2, 2025 Update: Despite last year’s confidential Bard hernia mesh settlement, at least 23 new lawsuits have been filed in the Southern District of Ohio, where multidistrict litigation continues under Judge Edmund A. Sargus. Recent claims include plaintiffs who underwent multiple surgeries after mesh products like the Bard 3DMax, Ventralex, and PerFix Plug allegedly failed. Individuals filing new cases after July 6, 2024, must meet strict court-imposed requirements, including sworn certifications and case-specific expert reports, or risk dismissal of their claims

March 28, 2025 Update: With over 1,600 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits pending in the federal court system, the involved lawyers have progressed in their plans to potentially settle the Covidien cases out of court. Last month, they prepared to select a mediator for in-depth settlement discussions. A joint status report issued on March 11 confirmed that the parties have arranged to meet with the mediator for an in-person status conference during the week of March 31, with possible dates being March 31, April 1, April 2, or April 4. These settlement talks, if successful, could negate the need for individual bellwether trials. However, until an agreement is reached, preparations for these trials continue.

March 4, 2025 Update: Last month, the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) and defense attorneys filed a joint stipulation calling again for an extension of certain discovery deadlines in the Covidien hernia mesh litigation, indicating they mistakenly asked for too short a time period for two expert discovery deadlines in last year’s request. The new deadlines call for plaintiffs’ expert reports for the Bellwether Pool cases to be completed by March 7, defendants’ expert reports due by April 18, and Plaintiffs’ rebuttal expert reports due by May 2.

February 5, 2025 Update: To date, over 25,000 hernia mesh lawsuits are currently pending in multiple multidistrict litigations, targeting major manufacturers for the alleged failures of their medical products. Currently, Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, is dealing with 16 cases; Covidien, part of Medtronic, faces 1,660 lawsuits; and Bard, a division of Becton Dickinson, is confronting a substantial 24,102 lawsuits.

December 2, 2024 Update: In a case management order issued late last month, U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus announced the appointments of Ellen K. Reisman and John Jackson, to serve as Special Masters in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) to organize and manage a Court-supervised Intensive Settlement Process (ISP), which is intended to resolve claims that do not settle as part of the global agreement. These Special Masters will hold a series of mediation sessions and provide the court with a quarterly update on the progress of the ISP, which is expected to continue through at least mid-2029.

November 1, 2024 Update: As many await the final details of the Bard hernia mesh lawsuit settlement, a news report has indicated that Becton Dickinson & Co. will pay over $1 billion to settle more than 38,000 lawsuits, which cites that Becton has allocated $1.7 billion for all its product-liability cases, including those related to mesh litigation.

October 4, 2024 Update: In the Covidien hernia mesh litigation, U.S. Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley issued a case management order outlining agreed protocols between plaintiffs’ and defendants’ attorneys for handling pathological evidence crucial to Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits. This evidence includes remnants of Covidien mesh and affected tissues removed from plaintiffs, essential for proving injury claims and defective design allegations. The order ensures both parties have equal access to this untested material, preserved for analysis without interference, except where routine procedures might destroy it. Additionally, it requires a pause in current testing and mandates collaboration on handling already conducted analyses, with the court ready to intervene if necessary. This pivotal evidence is expected to influence the selection of cases for the initial Covidien mesh bellwether trials, slated to start no earlier than the end of 2025.

October 3, 2024 Update: Beckton, Dickinson and Company, the parent of C.R. Bard, recently announced a Bard hernia mesh lawsuit settlement agreement aimed at resolving the majority of the ongoing hernia mesh litigation. Although specific financial details were not disclosed, the payments are planned over several years as part of the company’s cash flow and capital allocation strategies. The settlement, pending approval from most plaintiffs, is not an admission of guilt, and unresolved claims will continue to be contested by the company.

Show More Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Updates

October 1, 2024 Update: In a recent JPML docket update issued on October 1, 2024, the panel indicates the number of claims filed in the Bard and Covidien hernia mesh litigations have significantly increased, with a total of 24,115 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits on the Bard Hernia Mesh Docket (2846), and 1,511 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits on the Covidien Hernia Docket (3029).

July 3, 2024 Update: Judge Sargus issued an order on July 1, denying a request by two law firms to allow a potential Bard hernia mesh settlement deal to resolve hundreds of claims to be filed under seal, indicating that previous precedent in such matters have already made it clear that the public has a strong interest in obtaining the information contained in the court record.

June 4, 2024 Update: Lawyers are actively engaged in settlement discussions for a global resolution of over 21,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits consolidated in the MDL. The presiding judge had directed the parties to report any stalemate in negotiations by May 24, 2024. With no deadlock reported, Bard hernia mesh settlement negotiations will proceed up to the forthcoming deadline of June 24. By this date, parties must submit joint or individual proposals for remanding claims back to their originating trial courts.

May 1, 2024 Update: In a recent JPML docket update issued on May 1, 2024, the panel indicates the number of claims filed in several hernia mesh MDLs has grown within the last month, with a total of 22,256 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits on the Bard Hernia Mesh Docket (2846), 1,181 Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits on the Covidien Hernia Docket (3029), and 55 claims registered to the Ethicon Physiomesh Docket (2781).

April 15, 2024 Update: The judge overseeing the Covidien hernia mesh MDL issued a case management order on April 8, which now extends general corporate discovery to December 9, and pushes the close of expert discovery until May 29, 2025.

April 1, 2024 Update: Parties involved in the Bard hernia mesh lawsuit met last week to discuss potential global bard hernia mesh settlements. A mediation session was scheduled for March 25 and 26, 2024, as part of an effort to reach a global settlement for the more than 21,000 product liability lawsuits filed against C.R. Bard.

February 28, 2024 Update: The U.S. District judge presiding over all Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits issued a stipulated order (PDF) on February 20, ordering the manufacturer to turn over “a voluminous collection” of hernia mesh complaint files without redacting them, “to expedite production”. The files are expected to reveal a history of Covidien hernia mesh problems experienced by individuals across the country over the last decade.

February 20, 2024 Update: Judge Sargus issued a case management order this month instructing lawyers involved in the Bard hernia mesh litigation to hold face-to-face settlement negotiations on March 4 and 5, in an effort to reach a global bard hernia mesh settlement. According to the order, parties will only have three months to make progress, or else the court may consider returning large numbers of claims back to U.S. District Courts nationwide for individual trial dates.

January 1, 2024 Update: There are currently more than 20,000 product liability lawsuits pending in a Bard hernia mesh MDL (multidistrict litigation), which is centralized in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The U.S. District Judge presiding over those claims pending against C.R. Bard in the federal court system has released a pretrial schedule for various deadlines leading up to the next bellwether trial, which is set to go before a jury in February 2023.

Is There a Hernia Mesh Class Action Lawsuit?

Thousands of individual hernia mesh lawsuits filed against manufacturers are being handled through a legal process known as multidistrict litigations (MDLs). MDLs are designed to efficiently process a large number of lawsuits that share common issues.

In the case of hernia mesh, several MDLs have been established to address claims against different manufacturers. Hernia mesh multidistrict litigations have been formed to handle lawsuits against the following manufacturers and their brands of hernia mesh products.

Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Bard Davol (a subsidiary of C.R. Bard) is one of the leading manufacturers that has been named in thousands of Bard hernia mesh lawsuits filed in recent years. Bard hernia mesh lawsuits claim that many of the surgical mesh products contain defects that make the mesh prone to failure, and the need for revision surgery within a few years.

Some of the surgical mesh products named in Bard hernia mesh lawsuits include;

  • 3D Max
  • Kugel mesh
  • Ventralex
  • Composix
  • PerFix
  • Ventrio
  • Visilex
  • Other Bard brands

Due to the growing number of Bard hernia mesh lawsuits being filed raising similar questions of fact and law, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) decided to consolidate and centralize all hernia mesh lawsuits filed nationwide against C.R. Bard before U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus in the Southern District of Ohio for coordinated discovery and management.

As of early 2024, more than 20,000 Bard hernia mesh lawsuits are awaiting early bellwether hernia mesh trial results in the Davol, Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc., Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation MDL 2846.

Ethicon Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Ethicon Physiomesh was introduced in March 2010, featuring a unique, multilayered design that was intended to improve performance. However, amid a high number of failures, an Ethicon Physiomesh recall was issued in May 2016, removing the product from the market worldwide.

Due to a rising number of Ethicon hernia mesh lawsuits filed in the wake of the recall, the JPML centralized all Ethicon hernia mesh claims filed throughout federal courts in the Northern District of Georgia before U.S. District Judge Richard Story.

Some of the Ethicon hernia mesh brands named in lawsuits include;

  • Physiomesh Mesh
  • Proceed
  • PHS
  • Prolene 3D
  • Prolene Hernia System

Plaintiffs in these cases allege that the Ethicon Physiomesh was defectively designed and manufactured, leading to severe complications like abdominal pain, infection, hernia recurrence, adhesions, perforations, erosion, and other injuries associated with the failure of the hernia mesh.

Covidien Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

Covidien, now a subsidiary of Medtronic, produces hernia mesh devices like Parietex. These products have been the focus of legal action alleging defects and resulting injuries.

Given common questions of fact and law raised in complaints filed in U.S. District Courts nationwide, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation centralized the Covidien hernia mesh lawsuits into a Covidien hernia mesh multidistrict litigation (MDL 3029) in June 2022, transferring all cases to U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris in the District Judge in Massachusetts, for coordinated discovery and a series of early trial dates

Each of the lawsuits involve similar allegations, indicating that plaintiffs experienced complications after receiving defective polypropylene hernia mesh products sold in recent years, including but not limited to;

  • Parietex Composite
  • Parietex ProGrip
  • Parietex Plug and Patch
  • Symbotex

Atrium C-Qur Mesh Lawsuits

Atrium manufactures various hernia mesh products, including C-QUR mesh. Their mesh implants have been implicated in lawsuits involving serious complications such as infections, adhesions, and mesh failures.

Following a growing number of Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh lawsuits filed throughout the federal court system, the cases were centralized in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire in December 2016, where Judge Landya McCafferty has been presiding over coordinate discovery and pretrial proceedings.

Some of the Atrium hernia mesh products named in lawsuits filed in the Atrium Medical Corp. C-Qur Mesh Products Liability Litigation include;

  • C-Qur
  • C-Qur Mosaic
  • C-Qur Edge
  • C-Qur FX Mesh
  • C-Qur TacShield
  • C-Qur Lite Mesh V-Patch
  • C-Qur Mesh V-Patch
  • Atrium C-Qur Centrifx

Hernia Mesh Products Linked to Complications

Multiple hernia mesh products have been associated with dangerous and defective designs that have resulted in serious and potentially life threatening injuries to individuals. These designs and subsequent health implications have resulted in numerous investigations and recalls in recent years.

LifeCell Strattice Mesh

A hernia mesh product liability lawsuit was filed on September 9, 2021, raising allegations that the LifeCell Strattice biologic graft contains a defective design that can lead to implant failures requiring surgical removal.

These allegations suggest that the use of this product can lead to distressing and disfiguring complications associated with hernia mesh, causing significant pain for affected individuals.

During June 2021, multiple hernia mesh plaintiffs recommended the consolidation of all Strattice Mesh lawsuits in New Jersey state court, under the supervision of a single judge, for the purpose of conducting pretrial proceedings as part of a multi-county litigation (MCL).

Ethicon Physiomesh

An Ethicon Physiomesh recall was issued in May 2016, removing the product from the market worldwide amid a large number of failures and revision surgeries. Although the FDA classified the action as a “market withdrawal” in the United States, several foreign regulatory agencies have classified the action as a hernia mesh recall, and Ethicon has required all unused inventory to be returned and does not intend to begin selling the product again since it was unable to identify the cause of the problems associated with the controversial hernia mesh. The lawsuits were consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, in May 2017.

Atrium C-Qur Mesh

Pronounced “secure”, C-qur is a polypropylene mesh that is covered in a gel made from omega 3 fatty acids and triglycerides. It has been linked to a number of adverse events and complications, including claims that it causes friction with the underlying tissue. In October 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Atrium, citing the company for failing to respond to complaints about the C-QUR mesh and other products. The FDA accused the company of failing to review or investigate any complaints involving Atrium C-QUR failures or infections. The lawsuits were consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, in December 2016.

Kugel Hernia Mesh Patches

Recalls have been issued for a variety of different Kugel hernia products used for repair of ventral or incisional hernias, which may develop at the site of prior surgical scars. The Kugel Patch contains a memory recoil ring around the perimeter of the mesh, which allows the doctor to fold it during the hernia repair. It is designed to spring open once in place to lay flat. However, design defects may cause the plastic ring to break, resulting in serious internal injury. A number of Kugel hernia mesh settlements have been reached in recent years.

AlloDerm Regenerative Tissue Matrix

Alloderm is a hernia repair and abdominal reconstructive surgery patch, which is manufactured from tissue harvested from human cadavers. The manufacturer then aseptically processes the tissue to remove the cells and epidermis, and freeze-dries it to remove some of its elasticity, leaving a white, fibrous patch.

When used as a hernia repair patch, Alloderm has been linked to problems due to the manufacturer’s initial failure to warn physicians about the importance of pre-stretching the product, which can expand after it is implanted, causing a number of painful and debilitating complications.

Personal Stories from Hernia Mesh Recipients

For years, many individuals who have received these hernia mesh products have faced unexpected and often severe complications, ranging from chronic pain to additional surgeries.

As AboutLawsuits has closely covered the growing number of problems linked to Bard, Ethicon, Covidien or other hernia mesh products, as well as the growing litigations, many individuals have turned to our platform to share their personal experiences. Below are just several of many comments left by hernia mesh recipients who have experienced problems.

Timothy: AboutLawsuits Commenter, October 12, 2022

“I had hernia surgery in 2019 with Bard Propylene mesh. 4 days after being released from the hospital it got so badly infected I almost died from it. They did a second surgery immediately and since then I’ve had a third surgery from a recurring hernia and now have another recurring hernia with a softball size knot protruding out of my abdomen…”

Jeff: AboutLawsuits Commenter, December 6, 2010

“My wife had 3 hernia surgeries, the last one was to replace the kugel patch. She passed away in 2008 at the age of 32 with fatal bowel problems.”

Wayne: AboutLawsuits Commenter, October 23, 2023

“I had Strattice mesh used for a hernia created during surgery in 2009. The mesh is frozen to my organs inside my body and can’t be removed. I have had to have an ileostomy bag… as well as the mesh adhering to a vein in my leg causing two separate blood clots in which I am on blood thinners for.”

Helen: AboutLawsuits Commenter, February 11, 2022

“I have had 3 surgeries. Each one of them the mesh tore which caused me to have another surgery. Now I have no elasticity left in my stomach wall to do another surgery. Now I have to have reconstructive stomach surgery before they can repair my hernia again.”

Charles: AboutLawsuits Commenter, July 5, 2017

“I had Ethicion’s Physio mesh implanted my due to a previous abdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery with resulting surgical hernias. Since then then I’ve had other surgical hernias appear and tremendous pain in abdomen, hips, groin areas, along with colon and bowel disruptions. I‘ve have had nothing but health problems since Ethicon Physio Mesh was implanted in me!”

Share Your Story

Did you experience problems after receiving a hernia mesh? Share your story with AboutLawsuits.com and have your comments reviewed by a lawyer to determine if you may be eligible for a lawsuit.

ADD COMMENTS

Recalled Hernia Mesh Brands

Some hernia mesh products that have been recalled or faced significant safety concerns in the past include:

  • Ethicon Physiomesh: In May 2016, Ethicon issued a worldwide voluntary recall of its Physiomesh composite mesh due to higher-than-average rates of hernia recurrence and reoperation.
  • Atrium C-QUR Mesh: Atrium Medical Corporation faced concerns regarding its C-QUR mesh products. While there wasn’t a complete recall, the FDA issued a Class II recall of this hernia mesh product in 2013 due to packaging issues and concerns over sterility.
  • Bard Ventralex ST Hernia Patch: In 2005, C.R. Bard recalled specific lots of its Ventralex ST hernia patch due to the potential for delamination, where the layers of the mesh can separate, leading to serious complications.

We highly recommend staying updated with the latest information from regulatory agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding hernia mesh recalls.

How Long Do I Have to File a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

Every state has its own statute of limitations for which an abdominal hernia mesh lawsuit can be filed to seek compensation. Typically, in the majority of state courts, this time limit to initiate legal action is limited to approximately one to two years from the point at which the individuals affected by hernia mesh injuries become aware of their specific harm caused by the hernia mesh.

Hernia mesh lawsuit statute of limitations can vary from state to state and can be influenced by factors such as the date of the surgery, the date of the discovery of complications, and whether the claim involves product liability or medical malpractice.

What Injuries Can Lead to a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

A variety of injuries and complications resulting from hernia mesh implants can potentially lead to a mesh lawsuit. Some common injuries that may warrant legal action include:

  • Chronic Pain: Persistent and debilitating pain in the abdominal or surgical site, which may hinder daily activities and quality of life.
  • Infections: Recurrent or severe infections at the site of the hernia mesh implant, often requiring additional medical intervention and treatment.
  • Mesh Erosion: The hernia mesh implant may erode or migrate from its intended position, causing damage to surrounding tissues, organs, or blood vessels.
  • Adhesion Formation: Abnormal tissue connections or adhesions can develop between the mesh and nearby structures, potentially leading to pain, bowel obstruction, or other complications.
  • Hernia Mesh Failure or Complications: This includes hernia mesh shrinkage, mesh folding or wrinkling, mesh detachment, or other issues that compromise the effectiveness of the hernia repair.
  • Organ Perforation: In some cases, a defective hernia mesh implant may puncture or perforate organs, leading to severe pain, infection, and the need for further surgical intervention.
  • Allergic Reactions: Some individuals may experience allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to the materials used in the hernia mesh implant, resulting in inflammation, chronic pain, or other complications.

It is important to note that each hernia mesh case is unique, and the specific injuries and complications may vary.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlements

Settlement amounts in hernia mesh cases can vary significantly. While it is challenging to determine an exact figure, potential hernia mesh settlements have been reported by hernia mesh lawyers to range between $65,000 to $80,000 on average, with the possibility of reaching as high as $1 million.

What is the Average Payout for the Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

A hernia mesh lawsuit average payout can vary greatly, making it challenging to estimate the value of a specific case without a consultation. Numerous hernia mesh lawsuits have been settled, while many others are still awaiting resolution. Hernia mesh lawsuit settlements can range from $50,000 to as high as $1 million, depending on the severity and extent of the injuries involved. To gain a clearer understanding of the potential value of your case, it is crucial to consult with an experienced hernia mesh attorney.

Factors Affecting Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Settlement Amounts

Several factors can influence hernia mesh settlement amounts. While each case is unique and outcomes can vary, the following are common factors that can impact a hernia mesh lawsuit average payout amount:

  • Severity of injuries: The extent and severity of the injuries caused by the defective hernia mesh are a crucial consideration. Severe complications, chronic pain, permanent disabilities, and the need for extensive medical treatments often result in higher hernia mesh lawsuit settlement amounts.
  • Medical Expenses: The financial costs associated with hernia mesh surgery, hospital stays, medications, and ongoing care are significant factors in determining settlement amounts. Higher medical expenses often lead to larger settlements.
  • Lost Wages & Income: If the injuries from the hernia mesh have caused the plaintiff to miss work or experience a diminished earning capacity, the potential income loss is considered when determining the settlement amount.
  • Pain & Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and a diminished quality of life due to the hernia mesh complications is a significant factor in settlement negotiations.
  • Liability & Strength of the Case: The strength of the evidence and legal arguments against the hernia mesh manufacturers or other liable parties can influence the settlement negotiation process. Hernia mesh cases with substantial evidence may result in a higher settlement offer.
  • Individual Circumstances: Each individual’s unique circumstances, including their age, pre-existing health conditions, and the impact of the injuries on their daily life, are taken into account when assessing the hernia mesh settlement amount.

How Long Does it Take to Settle an Abdominal Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?

The time required to settle hernia mesh litigation varies based on factors such as case complexity, pretrial proceedings, settlement negotiations, court schedules, and individual circumstances. As a result, it is challenging to provide an exact timeline.

Some hernia mesh cases may conclude within months, while others can extend for several years. Consulting with a hernia mesh lawyer is essential to gain a better understanding of the potential timeframe specific to your case.

See if You Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

Have a Hernia Mesh Lawyer Review Your Case

Attorneys are continuing to review new hernia mesh lawsuits. Hernia mesh lawsuit lawyers provide free consultations and claim evaluations to help hernia mesh victims throughout the United States determine whether financial compensation or settlement benefits may be available.

There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery or hernia mesh settlement is obtained in your case.

Free Case Evaluation

If you or a loved one experienced an injury from a Hernia Mesh, submit information for review by a lawyer to determine if you may be eligible for a Hernia Mesh lawsuit settlement.

FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY
Tags: Atrium C-Qur, Bard, Covidien, Davol, Ethicon Prolene Mesh, Hernia, Kugel, Mesh, Patch

162 Comments

michael
In augst. of 07 I had a 6″x8″ sepramesh by genzyne corp. put in to repair a hernia. A week after getting out of the hospital I woke up in great pain in my abdoman. I was rush to the ER by ambulance with red light and sirings because I was in bad shape. They did a CT and found fluid in the right side, my feavor had went up to 103 and blood presure was very high. I was put in ICU And my abdoman was huge by now. All of a sudden the staples let go and a brown fluid shot out of the incesion site. I mean shot out, IT HIT MY FEET and had a foual smell. I freak out and the nurses called the DR. and 45 min. later I was in the OR. The screen mesh had cut in to my small intesten and filled my abdoman with bile and what I had ate. needless to say I got very sick, spending 7 days in ICU and 7 in a normal room. that number 1 In march of 08 due to mutipl. hernias along the scare from the first surgury they had to put another screen back in. This one is a bard composix mesh with goretex and it 8″x12″ oval and I have had nothing but truoble scence it was put in me . I have scarp pain on the right side in three spots lower rt. middle rt. and upper right below the right nipple below the rib cage. I have trouble eating, standing,sitting, walking for to long and going to the bathroom. I have complaned with pain proplem right after it was put in, I was told it the sutures pulling or now it scare tissue or it your back. With all the trouble and pain I have and how bad it gets I’ve been taken to the ER for heart problems or the pain in my abdoman gets so bad Igo to the ER . One DR did a CT and said I have another hernia, other have done CT and said nothing. I have had full heartstudys done in in the last 6 mo. and been check for colen cancer and thier nothing wrong with eather. Im tired of living in pain and I know it has somthing to do with the large mesh screen they put in me because I have been do a lot of research and all so readin storys of people in the same boat I am.
scares shitless
anyone who has has a memoy ring mesh exlanted from them, PLEASE, let me know how you are doing now, after surgery. I am scheduled for surgery may 16. I am the class action lawsuit, and they want me to settle for 5000.00 before my surgery. then they say iam able to get more in a separate limited fund ( devided by 156 claiment in my attorneys office., and them, of course.) I call bullshit! 10 years of suffering and in a wheelchair in exscruitating pain,,,sure ill take 3500.00 and sign away my rights to further litigate. If they cant wait 4 days to see the outcome of my surgery…doesnt seem like they have my best interest. I am out…Please respond with your explant stories..Mine is poking my bladder right now ..that we know of….scarres shitless
Brian
Sounds like we all got some of the same problems with these damn patches. Mine feels like double ice picks in the groin. Such fun. Bottom line is Its not our fault they put these things in our bodies. So fix them and pay us. I’m not shy fuckin pay me, it may make the pain seem less. I wanna know how much I can expect.
Louise
I had a ventral hernia mesh surgery in February, 2012, now my incision feel like concrete in the incision and my stomach is very swollen.
Susan
I have had ventral hernia repair a total of five times so far with the last one being done on March 7, 2012. I am not sure what type of mesh was used but I do know that mesh was used each time. These last four repairs were done by two different surgeons and before this last one Iwas told that I had another new one (been told that each of the last four times) and that I was what they called a hernia producer or grower. After reading these posts I have to wonder if the mesh is the problem and not me. Is there something I am not being told???
Mary
I had the Kugel mesh with the memory ring to repair an abdominal hernia in 2004. The ring busted and the mesh balled up. The mesh and ring were explanted in 2010 in an emergency surgery. I am part of the alleged settlement by Davol and Bard but have yet to receive any compensation!
Caroline
I had an Inguinal hernia repaired using the mesh about July 2011, after having 4 C-sections and a over hang tummy, i tried losing weight but tore into the scar tissue and ended up with the hernia. I am STILL in alot of pain 8 months on 🙁 I had a CT scan and it showed it seems to be just scar tissue, but i also had my GP get me to do xrays which i am seeing him about tomorrow, i am starting to think perhaps the mesh didn’t work, hearing all these stories 🙁
Nichole
I actually had an emblical hernia surgery with mesh (some kind) on March 25th, 2011. And I hate to admit but I actually had to turn myself into jail the same day for a couple months. My pain started while being there, I started bloating and having stomach cramps. The doctors there said it was all natural and had me taking 800mlg Ibprofin every 4 – 6 hours. So i’ve grown to be use to the mild pain. The ibpropfin stops the swellen. But now once in awhile I have real striking, stabing feeling right in my belly button. And my boyfriend happen to see the end of a commerical about recall mesh patches, so that brought me here. With confusion and questions
Cheri
I had gone in to the emergency room on Halloween 2011 with what turned out to be a gall bladder incident which ended up requiring surgery the very next morning. While the surgeon was in there he noticed and repaired two hernias. All I know is he used some kind of mesh. It starting hurting yesterday and I am very sure it’s the mesh but I don’t know what he used.l All I know is they were both bigger hernias.
tedzia
Same here. Had hernia surgery done in June 2010 and for a while I was fine. Then, out of nowhere ended up in the hospital with intestinal blockage and close to death experience. Now, for the past 4 months I am having pain in the repaired area. The pain is severe and wakes me up at nights. More importantly, the same bulge that caused me to opt for the procedure is not back with more pain and discomfort.
harold
i had a hernia repair in nov. of 2011 ever since then i hurt,just in that spot.it wakes me up in the night.(im hurting now), still have a knot there , not as big as before, loss of appitite,cant lean against nothing on that side,because it hurts,but not sure if its mesh or not, but pain is sure from that area an i know they used somekinda mesh HELP!!!
R Holmes
Had 3 hernia repairs between 1999 and 2004, all used mesh, the last one was a “plug” instead of patch? The operative reports only named the brand, not the batch numbers. After one, there was prolonged drainage, but the Doc let it close up and said things were fine–it looked OK from the outside? I took his word on that and made the best of the situation. Later dates, sought advice/treatment for discomfort of lower abdomen, was given antibiotics, which solved nothing. 8/2012, after a few months of extremely inflammed lower abdomen and more antibiotics, it spontaneoulsy ruptured to let out very old infective matter. Emergency surgery to remove as much of the mess as possible, showed it was absolutely related to the bad patches, and that the infection ahd been slowly getting worse since those hernia patches were installed. Now, L& I is trying to refuse the claim, stating they were not informed before 60 days after event. The Doc has informed that there will be on-going difficulties, not the least of which is twice daily deep-wound dressing changes as infection continues, and could involve further surgeries to pick away at the bits that had to be left alone during the emergency surgery. Pre-aged gray hair, bone loss of at least 2″ height, extreme fatigue, pain, discomfort are daily struggles. Had to take early retirement, losing at least 4 years of owrking income, because can no longer work at job with this condition. Where is the help for people in these situations?!?
chrisfrempong
i went into hospital to have anaorta graft done they opend me up down my stomach when i woke up i was told they couldnt do it because of a hernia repair i had done 15 years ago with a mesh had started leaking so they removed the mesh and in 3 months i have to go back and have both operations done opend up again meanwhile i am in constant pain with stomach aches feeling sick and find it hard to eat
sue
carla you should be allowed a copy of your medial records from hospital thats how i got the name and size of my patch .i went to medical records signed paper gave id and got mine .im having same problems everyone else is im swollen ,cant eat but few bites at atime, stay so tight in upper ab and chest hard to breathe and still have a hernia pushing up into my esophagus,stay in constant pain around liver area also have terrible pain with bowel movements .last time i saw my surgeon he wanted to scope me again i said no
Carla
I had hernia surgery three years ago and been having pain in the same areas ever since so bad they did explory surgery last summer they are telling me they can’t find any thing I’m telling you there is somthing there no one should live in this much pain they just keep giving me pain meds.How do I find out what kind of mesh was used
bob
had a umbilial hernea repaired in 2007 Now when I sit with my feet up I get alot of pain in the area where the surgery was done is this do to the patch that was used please advise
william
I have had 3 hernias. First one was surgically repaired. The next time i had a hernia on each side. I often have bad pain on my lower right side that was not present before and trouble with urination.
Diane
My fiance had hernia surgery in 2007 w/in 6months,if not sooner,of having the mesh put in the daily pain started.We went to er & all they could tell us is the mesh must have adjusted.Well then you could start ro feel the mesh under the skin.Now the pain has worsened he can barely move.Ive looked at different sites & haven’t seen the Atrium mesh patch but is it recalled? & is there anything I can do?
Gloria
My name is Gloria. I had same day surgery for a bilateral hernia repair, where mesh was used to cover the holes from the hernia. Three days later i was in the emergency room due to extreme abdominal pain, the inability to move my bowels, and vomitting exorbant amounts of bile (green and brown liquids). A tube was inserted in my nose and removed. Then inserted again and removed. I underwent emergency surgery Nov. 7th where another tube was put down my nose to drain bile and the mesh was removed. I was told the mesh was responsible for the bowel obstruction. I suffered during this ordeal, pain, dehydration, the inability to eat or drink. I was released from the hospital on Nov. 17, 2011. I will never forget this experience.
Cyn Dee
I had a diastesis recti repair and a hernia repair in july of 2010. My Dr told me he put in a mesh net that covered my entire stomach from top to bottom, and put spiral screws or whatever he called them to further secure the net. I also have a huge bulge from the hernia and it has since gotten bigger. A couple of months ago I started to get severe pain around the top of my stomach, and I could also feel the net or whatever was bothering me when I layed or sat a certain way. Is that normal? The pain on a scale of 1-10 is on average a 9! I can’t live like this anymore, I have a 2yr old to take care of, and my dr told me it would fix everything! Im not sure what can of net I have, but does anyone have any advice for me? It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Patricia
I have had 4 surgeries all in the same scar. This last one was a incisional hernia. It didn’t hurt untill afterwards. Sharp pains started occurring around the incision. They don’t hurt if you press the area but do all on their own. This has been since April 2011. I too look like I am pregnant. I have seen 2 pain doctors and am waiting for an appt. to see another. Pills and the TENS machine. I don’t want to take any more pills and the machine doesn’t work. I am also without a belly button. I don’t know which mesh I have either. Why can’t we get these issues fixed? I am so tired of pain and operations.
michelle
I had a hernia repair in 1994. They put a mesh just not sure which one. Well in 2004 I had bleeding in the are where i was cut so i went to see the doctor and he said it was a collasped stich did surgery and found i had infection in the area. Wound had to heal for six weeks. It needed to drain. Doctors did not know how this happened never seen anything like this. well now i have pain the area a swollen leg and foot from the surgery. Well I have nerve damage in my leg. Not sure if it is from the mesh would have to get my records. can anyone help me!!!!!!!!
pamela
i for got to let you all know i was a little embarrass but i have had problems with my bowels every since and i have been in the hospital because they thought that they were twisted now they say i have diverticilitis
pamela
i had three hernia operation in 2005 and or 2004 all i know is like everyone else i have had constance pain in my stomach and i dont have a belley button they say my surgery was needed and they put the mesh there thats what they told me but i have been in pain since this is the second time things like this has happen i dont know if i want any more surgerys because i feel worst off then better can someone help me with this lawsuit stuff also i said i would have to find out what kind of mesh did they use on me but they said i might need surgery again i said no thank you
caroline
my son had a parastomal hernia several months ago. it did not work and came back.today he had a large bowel movement after pain since surgery in june 2011.the mesh came out in bowel july 23rd which iis today.dont know what to do
Kendall
I had hernia surgery about 13 months ago and now my stomach looks like I am pregenant. I am a man. I have a small piece of something sticking out of my belly button and my stomach is very painful. the surgery was done at the VA and they did use a mesh type repair I had a couple hernias repaired at the same time. my groin area is still painful even after the surgery and it takes GOD to move the VA to see a DR
Brenda
I had a hernia repair in 2008 where they inserted a peice of mess as big as a notebook sheet of paper. I have a big bulge at my navel and stabbing in my stomach and pelvic area. What can I do? Can this be removed?
vincent
cn you list the shield that had a recoll ?
Mary
I am a 32 year old female. I have had 6 hernia repairs and still have another operation planned for this spring. Before this last surgery I had 7 open and draining abdominal wounds that would not heal. I have so much scar tissue that it is painful everyday just to do anything. I have been out of work for almost 3 years and have been denied disablitly twice. I cannot stand for more than 30 minutes because of the constant pain and cannot go back to work. I had gatric bypass in 2003 that almost killed me. I was in ICU for 4 weeks. I have been in ICU twice with my hernia repairs and I am scared to death to have another surgery.
Martica
I have had a total of 5 mesh patch replacements. I received my first one in 1997 and then every one to two years after that. The last replacement was in 2007, but since I have no insurance I have to teach myself pain management. When I am able to see a doctor or general surgeon I am told to go back to last person who performed the procedure to which with out insurance of office visit funds I am not able to do so. I’ve had repairs because I had 4 c-sections and was told I have a lot of scar tissue build-up. Not happy about the outcome but happy about my children.
ron
I too have had 6 hernia repairs and that does not include the one I need to have done in January. I just dont know if anyone is giving me the correct information. I ask questions but all the doctors seam to be covering each others _ _ _ ! I dont know what the real truth is. I do not know what is being put into me or what was taken out of me! I am not sure if any of these products that have been recalled are causing my problems. Nothing has worked yet. The docotrs just say, “its a 30% chance that i will need to have this done again. This is what I hear. Is it that the doctors are affraid to be suied? Does anyone know a good lawyer that is willing to help me? LAst time I investigated this process the atturney was asking me to do all the work for him. I dont speak this language. I dont know who is telling me the truth. Does anyone know an ethical Lawyer that is willing to help me to see if I am being taken advantage of? Any info whould be greatly appreciated, I am trying to put my life back together and no body seams to know anything, or is willing to share the truth. All i know is that I have gained 30lbs and dont even eat that much. It seams like my body is holding alot of fluid? Ron
kathy
A friend of mine had a hernia operation late 80’s. In June started feeling really ill. Noticed what appeared 2 be a bug but on his stomach. It got worse so his wife took him 2 the doctors. It was puss filled. The doctor referred him 2 another doctor that sent him 4 tests + right away scheduled him the same day 4surgery. Turns out the mesh from the surgery had broken apart + cut his small intestine. His blood was being poisoned + he was hours from death. He has had multiple surgeries + was near death twice. He has lost his job, that he loved and is in constant pain. He currently is sporting a wound vacc. He is getting another skin graph next week 2 help close up this wound. His wife is an amazing women + has cared 4 him thru it all. He cannot drive, barely walk and is very limited. What advice can I give him? Thankfully he has great insurance so his doctor bills are paidn however the other expenses add up quickly.
Denise
Had mesh hurnia repair done Oct 22, 2010 got out of hospital Oct 24, 2010. Started having high fever (102) on Nov 1, 2010, called doctor Nov 2, told me if I had high fever again to come to er, well Nov 3rd came went to er and was given antibiotics and stronger pain killers and sent home. The drainage looked like dirty pond water with fish scales floating on top, no one from er wanted to take drainage to lab to get tested, could feel heat from insision and red, doctor gave me appointment to come in Nov 4, soon as I was seen by doctor he put me into hospital, he was in er on 3rd but wouldn’t come see me and they sent me home. I had surgery Nov 5th. woke up with hole size of football in chest with electric drainage hooked up by sponge. Have to have this changed 3 times a week at hospital because can’t find nurse to come to carrollton, OH to home. Feel like shit, have talked to plastic surgeon that says I will have this going for the next couple months, shouldn’t have hole where doctor cut all infection out, took me 8 years to get brave to get hurnia surgery after back surgeon screwed me up in 1999 and 2002, with 4 screws, 2 connection plates, 2 connection rods for a back surgery that shouldn’t happened. Feel like lab rat……
barbara
Hi im not sure if what type of mesh the doc put in me but had 2 grapefruit size hernia in my abdomon i had emerg. surgary in 07 in mich. after wards the doc said he put something from a pig in as mesh.. 2 yrs later in 2009 i was having pain and uncontrol bladder problems.. went to a doc found out i had two more hernias one was arround my belley button the other one under the mesh from the last surgary which was pushing up and against my bowals and small intestants.. the doc infiormed me that the last doc really messed it up… that it was not good…so now 5 months after the second surgary im still in pain and i can feel cyst like lumps in that same area..and feels like the same befor the first surgary… help me please
devildoc
Guess this is more of a question than anything else. Was a Navy Corpsman and part of 1st marine group deployed to Operation Desert Shield (Aug1990 2/5 1st mardiv). While in desert warfare training, I ended up getting a left venteral hernia. By October, I couldn’t take the discomfort anymore and reported to sickbay. I had surgery the same evening and some convelesant time off to heal. 45 days after surgery I was on leave enroute to an oversea duty station and ended up being admitted into a civilian hospital with internal bleeding however the doctors could never find where I was bleeding. I had mentioned to them about my recent hernia repair and asked if that could of posed an issue and was told it wasnt likely. Needless to say I spent 15 days and was transfused with 5 units while an inpatient. I finally stopped bleeding and was released and passed a fit for duty and then redeployed. Since then I have had at least 20 bleeding episodes between 1990 and 2010 (both in and post service) and was just recently admitted again for the same scenario. all together I’ve been transfused 13 times. I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, chrones disease, ulcerative colitis and diverticulosis over the years. All of which I’ve been told could not have been the cause of my bleeding events. I happened upon this page and the recall of this product but an not sure what was placed in me during surgery. I still feel that this could be my issue and a result of many years of life altering events. As I mentioned, I just bled again and now am being told that I should have a total lower intestion resection even though they can’t find where I am bleeding from. I am very hesitant about having this procedure done without a 100% confirmation of where I am bleeding from. Plus the fact that I now know that I dont have all of the diagnosed issues that I had been told I had i.e. ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, chrones disease. I was told though this time, that I did have Diverticulosis, but that I could not have bled like I did from the site. Yet again, they couldn’t see where I was bleeding from via CT with contrast tests. My question I guess, is how would I find out if the mesh that was placed in me was one of the recalled products? And If so, what do I need to do about it ASAP, as I am about to go under the knife to have a procedure (total lower intestine recection). Thanks in advance for any input.
Jean
I had Hernia surgery in Oct. 2009, everything was fine until the last week in June 2010,one of the incision sites had a little knot in it I,could roll the knot arount which meant it was in a capsule, I went to my Doctor, he agreed it was a little cyst that had to be removed,but he was going on vacation for 2 weeks would do surgery when he returned, surgery was set up for July 26/2010. The site became red all around the cyst, about the size of a softball and started to get a pus head to it I was out of town for the 4th of July, my doctor was out of town, I just kept hoping it wouldn’t rupture until I got home, It was very sore and painful at times, sometimes a deep stabbing pain. My hernia was due to Gall Bladder I had in 1976, hadn’t been closed properly, hernia was right over my stomach.It started forming heads like a boil, I had about 5 of them, on the way home on Monday, we stopped to eat, I went to the bath room, looked down and my stomach and everywhere was full of bloody mucus, I panicked for a moment then realized what had happened, it ruptured in a public bath room, what a place for that to happen. It took a half roll of toilet paper to clean it up and to stop the ozzing, I held toilet paper folded several times over it under my top until I could get back in our Motor home and cleand it up and bandage it.It had been painful and sore, but after it rupurted it felt much better. Got home and called the doctors office, saw my doctors associate, which was a woman, she had very little to say, took a steril cotton tip applicator, the stick end and stuck it down in the opening of the incision, I thought she was doing a culture for sure, found out later she didn’t. She said she wasn’t going to do anything, my doctor would be back the next week and to come back to see him then, she did put me on strong antibodic. I went back the next week to see my doctor, there was still some drainage, he said it was a stitch that was supposed to be permanate, but sometimes had to be removed, set up surgery for the next week, everything went well got the stitch out and two nights later,the site became red and started to hurt, called the doctor the next morning, went in to see another associate,my doctor was in Surgery. This doctor said when ever you operate on someone with infection you never close it up completely, you leave a drain to get that bacteria out of there. He got some instruments, I said what are you going to do take the stitches out he said you can bet your life I am, and I’ll bet you pus is going to ozz out of it, then yep sure did,he did a culture, and put me on the antibodic for Staph Iinfection (whick came within a split second of taking my life in 1976 I was in ICU for 2 months) He told me to come back in to see my doctor in a week, this time the drainage had stopped, my doctor said to leave it alone, let it heal up, I tried to pull the incision open, he said no no no let it heal up. I was getting read to go out of town again on a camping trip and noticed a lump around the top of the incision, I thought it was scar tiswsue at 1st, but started to get sore, I showed it to my husband, he said, yes, it needs to drain, next day I had a physical with my family doctor, he sent me right over to the surgeon, he took a Syringe and drew about 5cc’s of fluid off , about a burgendy color, he had a name for it, said it was old blood and serum, said it had no odor, and did another culture on it, said the culture before didn’t grow anything, thought I was ok and told me to call him If i need nim, that night at the camp ground when I was changing the dressing, the incision was festeret up, I cleand it dressed it, and took a shower the next morning, it ruptured started to drain, still draining, I see him tomorrow. I told my husband I have had it, I want some answeres, there is something in there that doesn’t belong there, I want a cat scan an MRI what ever it takes tomorrow. That is my story up until now. In 1977 I had the same thing happen from surgery on my throat, I went to Mayo Clinc in Rochester Minn. had surgery there, found sutures and foriegn material, surgery after surgery and draining in my throat for 8YEARS, where my brain was I don’t know I was just thankful to be alive, and didn’t want to fight, I am over that, where do I go from here?????
cathy
I have more herina repairs than i can count on both hands. The last 2 surgeries there was a mesh put in. Weeks after my last surgery I looked swollen and was told that it would go down. Well that was over 2yrs ago and now I look like I am about to give birth. So this has caused more problems, I have changed surgerons to see what is going on and I know that I am looking at another surgery seeing as another herina has come out on my left side. I have already had a foot of my colon removed due to a larger herina cutting it off. There has to be something to do for this to stop. Seeing as I only work at a desk and not allowed to lift.
Sharon
I had a hernia repair in Nov. 03. Two weeks later I was readmitted to the hospital with an obvious wound infection. I was taken back to surgery and the wound was “cleaned out” I went home with a wound vac that I had on from Dec.03 to July 04. The wound drains every so often. I go get antiobotics and pain pills and the drainage stops. This yeat 2010 the wound started draining in Feb. I got the antibotics and pain pills and the draining stopped but I had a terrible pain in my stomach. The wound erupted and I went to the emergency room and was in surgery.in two hours. I was admitted to the hospital for 44 days with a major infection. I have been told that the mesh should have been removed back in Dec. 03 that once it becomes infected you will continue to have problems. The mesh was removed this time. Now the problem is getting the wound to heal. I go to the wound care center every week and they have me using multidex and aquacel for the dressing. The wound care center says that the problem is there is nothing I can do that cause pressure on the wound. I don ‘t know what to do. I can’t work because of the pain. If anyone knows of a solution please let me know.
Maureen
I had a large ventral hernia repair in 2007 with a Bard mesh. I had continueing problems with drainage and infection and ended up with exploratory sugery to find the source of the infection. Nothing significant was found. I came home from the hospital and developed a huge infection called morgaella morganii that took 8 months to get under control only to be left with a staph infection. My doctor finally decided that the mesh had to come out and 2 doctors were present during the surgery to remove the mesh only to find it balled up in my abdomen,full of staph. It was removed and I had to have my incision left open to heal and avoid more infection which meant that the hernia still needed repair. Pathology in the hospital found that the mesh was compromised and that it was in two pieces when they examined it from the balled up state. Since then I have had another hernia repair using other materials and seem to be healing well without the problems from before. I contacted a lawyers 14 months ago after the removal who said he would take the case. After 9 months of trying to contact him he finally stated that he didn’t want to handle it. Wasted 9 mths. of the precious 2 yrs. I have to file a claim. I found a notable lawyer who is handling the cases in Rhode Island and after 2 mths. decided he didn’t want it. He didn’t say I didn’t have a case, just to find another lawyer. The mesh that was used on me was not one of the original recalled ones but it was stated in articles I read about these cases that that didn’t mean that it wasn’t possible for the one I had to be compromised in the same way as the recalled ones. I actually have the mesh that was removed from the hospital in my care as evidence. I realize that it is more difficult to prove a case if it isn’t one of the original recalled meshes but I can’t believe that my case has no significance. Is it that the money awarded isn’t enough in each case for someone to do the work?? I realize this is wordy but my life has been on hold and the expenses since I have no insurance has resulted in us remortgaging our house and still it’s above that.
Jan
I have had problems ever since my patch was installed, many of the same problems people that have posted a comment has had and then some.
shawn
I’ve had a total of 14 surgery’s. the first 3 with bard kugel mesh patch. I;ve been put on diability for the last 6 yrs lost almost everything from relationships to job. As i write this im awaiting another surgery. ucsf in SAN FRANCISCO. i hope and pray that nobody goes through this ever and the people or company responsible for this are held responsible. ive also gained so much weight with all the pain meds and not abkle to do anykind of physical activity. in closeing everybody out there thats going through this i wish them well
Stephanie
I have had a total of 7 hernia repairs all using mesh, I have had continued pain and problems with the hernia repairs… I have gone back to the doctor’s to find out the reason for my pain and am being told that the mesh is irritating the scar tissue…
Melissa
I have had two hernia repair surgeries which have been repaired with mesh. I am not sure if it is the patches that have been recalled but would like to have someone take a look for me. Since my surgeries the hernia has come back I am in terrible abdominal pain I cannot stand or lay on my stomach or left side. I cannot wear tight clothes and even the seatbelt in my car is extremely uncomfortable. I have problems with unexpected constipation and or diarreah. My last surgery was in the latter part of 2007. Around three months after surgery I began having problems. I went back to my surgeon who refused to fix it again saying that I wasn’t a good candidate for surgery. My stomach constantly stays bloated and or swollen looking causing many people to inquire if I am pregnant just because of the way it is shaped. My incision is infused with an enormous amount of scar tissue causing it to not be flexible which causes problem with being able to bend over. Probably most important is that I cannot lose any weight in my stomach which in turn is causing problems in my lower back such as ostio-arthritus. I am at the emergency room at least once a month for them to look at the hernia and all they can do is give me pain meds and send me home. Due to being layed off my job I no longer have insurance to go to a regular doctor. I will be 35 years old this year and may have to file for disability because I cannot meet most job requirements of standing, bending or lifting. Due to not being able to meet those requirements I have been unemployed since July of last year.
byron
i had daily updates from this site until march 17 /10 in order to kuup up to date on the kugel mesh trials.as i am a victim of the mesh;i tried to re-subscribe but keep being told i am receiving it,NO I”M NOT but please help me get the daily aboutlawsuits back as i haven’t seen anything anywhere else about the MDL now in progress
Michael
Im just looking for updates, seems no lawyer wants to speak of the issue are they all laughing at us Kugel mesh injured because they are all taking us for a legal ride. yep I am FURIOUS WITH MY ATTORNEY.
Sam
I had an inginal hernia that was repaired in the fall of 2004. In 2007 (February) I was diagnosed with rectal cancer. I am currently pulling the OR’s records to find out what hernia patch was used for the surgical repair. The reason being, the underlying lymph node, since my PetScans and CT Scans began in 2007, have showed that this lymph node is still swollen. The two questions that I have are; can the hernia patch cause enough irritaiton to have my lymphatic system fight it? and two, are there possible links between Hernia patches and cancer?….
jennifer
i had hysterectomy in june 2006 i am in constant abdominal pain ever since many tests done still on heavy pain meds could they have used a mesh? anyone else with same story or any ideas
glo
Many years ago my mother had hernia surgery … they didn’t use mesh or any thing else … funny she is fine today .. never returned and she never got sick from it. Maybe it’s time we turn back the clock to things that worked before … much like a wheel … if it don’t need fixin then leave it alone.
Jeff
Rita – request the medical records from the hospital in question and it will have the product info along with the notes from the surgery. I did that recently because I’m in constant pain since mine. On me they used Davol Bard Mesh Perfix Plug. Anyone know anything about this device?
rita
how do i go about finding out what kind of mesh was used in a operation? my father had a hernia operation in about 1997 and the va put a mesh in him and a brother who had mesh put in a scar on his shoulder that the tissue and muscle has attached to and causes him pain daily to the point of taking strong pain meds.
1 2 3 4

Share Your Story With Our Community

This field is hidden when viewing the form
I authorize the above comments be posted on this page
Post Comment
Weekly Digest Opt-In

Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?

To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. This will not be published.

NOTE: Providing information for review by an attorney does not form an attorney-client relationship.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

MORE TOP STORIES

Ozempic Side Effects Caused Stomach Paralysis and Severe Abdominal Pain, Lawsuit Claims
A product liability lawsuit filed against Novo Nordisk accuses the drug maker of failing to provide adequate warnings of Ozempic side effects, like stomach paralysis.
MORE ABOUT: OZEMPIC LAWSUIT
More Than 12,000 Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Filed Against L'Oreal, Other Cosmetics Companies
Nearly a dozen different cosmetics companies face more than 12,000 hair relaxer lawsuits, involving claims that chemical straighteners caused women to develop uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer and other injuries.
Paraquat Settlement Reached for Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuits Filed in MDL
Lawyers involved in Paraquat Parkinson’s disease lawsuits pending in the federal court system indicate that they have reached an agreement to settle many of the claims.