Lawsuit Over Infected Strattice Hernia Mesh Alleges Biologic Graft Was Defectively Designed
The lawsuit claims the pigskin design of the Strattice mesh led to infections, adhesions, and the need to have it surgically removed.
The lawsuit claims the pigskin design of the Strattice mesh led to infections, adhesions, and the need to have it surgically removed.
The manufacturer received hundreds of injury reports linked to the Strattice mesh years before the plaintiff was implanted with one that ultimately failed, requiring revision surgery, the lawsuit claims.
Women continue to be diagnosed with BIA-ALCL and other health problems more than two years after Allergan's Biocell breast implants were recalled.
Defense verdict is one of few victories for drug manufacturers, some of whom recently agreed to a $26 billion global settlement
Requirements include a Boxed Warning about breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), and a mandatory patient decision checklist, among others