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.
Plaintiffs have asked the panel to consolidate the hernia mesh lawsuits in a central California federal court for pretrial proceedings.
The plaintiff underwent multiple surgeries until finally having the patch removed due to hernia mesh failure.
The Covidien Parietex Mesh was found to be the source of an infected abscess of the plaintiff's groin and had to be 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.
Researchers found biologic mesh products cost 200 times more than their synthetic counterparts, which carried a much lower risk of hernia recurrence.
The Covidien Parietex lawsuit indicates a defective collagen film can lead to adhesions and other hernia mesh complications.
The lawsuit alleges both hernia repair mesh products are made of materials that are not compatible with human biology.
Although similar allegations of problems with Atrium ProLoop and ProLite mesh have been presented in lawsuits filed in federal courts, manufacturer maintains formal coordination is not necessary
The Bard hernia mesh MDL trial was originally scheduled to begin on January 10.