341 results

• Bard Ventralex Hernia Patch Lawsuit Alleges Mesh Incompatible with Human Tissue

  November 3, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Severe complications following hernia repair involving the Bard Ventralex patch were caused by the unreasonably dangerous design of the mesh, according to allegations raised in a recently filed lawsuit.

• Atrium C-Qur Lawsuit Centralization Sought for Hernia Mesh Cases

  October 28, 2016

  Austin Kirk

  As a growing number of hernia mesh cases continue to be filed by individuals who have suffered severe and painful problems after receiving the Atrium C-Qur patch, a motion has been filed with the U.S. JPML to centralize the litigation before one judge.

• Hernia Mesh Complications Partially Outweigh Benefits Over Nonmesh Hernia Repair: Study

  October 25, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises questions about the benefits of hernia mesh repair surgery, due to the risks of long-term complications.

• Hernia Patch Lawsuit Filed Over Atrium C-Qur TacShield Mesh

  October 13, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Atrium C-Qur mesh complications made it impossible to remove, leaving a Missouri man with permanent abdominal pain, a growing abdominal mass and other health problems, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

• Physiomesh Hernia Repair Lawsuit Filed Against Ethicon

  October 6, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Problems with Ethicon Physiomesh used during hernia repair surgery caused a Florida woman to suffer painful and debilitating injuries.

• Ethicon Physiomesh Lawsuit Set for Trial in January 2018

  September 15, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A hernia mesh lawsuit filed against Ethicon has been scheduled for trial in January 2018, and may be the first of many complaints after the company recalled the devices earlier this year due to high failure rates.

• Hernia Repair Lawsuit Filed Over Problems with Atrium C-QUR Mesh

  September 12, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A new lawsuit indicates that the Atrium C-QUR caused a Georgia woman to suffer abdominal fluid buildup and nerve damage.

• Ethicon Physiomesh Recall Issued Amid High Revision Rates

  June 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  An Ethicon hernia mesh recall has been announced after an analysis revealed that the affected devices had higher than expected revision rates and reoperation rates that could not be explained.

• Atrium Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Filed Over ProLoop Polypropylene Mesh

  April 10, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A recent product liability lawsuit alleges that Atrium's ProLoop hernia mesh plug is defective and lead to a number of complications.

• Atrium C-Qur Mesh Lawsuit Filed Over Hernia Repair Complications

  March 20, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Atrium Medical faces a lawsuit over its C-QUR mesh, which a Louisiana man says adhered to his bowel and twisted it, causing multiple ulcers, infection and other injuries.