You trusted your surgeon to repair your hernia safely. You expected to heal and return to normal life. Instead, you are dealing with chronic pain, infections, or even additional surgeries because the mesh device implanted in your body failed. When medical devices meant to heal you cause harm instead, you deserve answers—and compensation.
Estey & Bomberger, LLP represents individuals injured by defective hernia mesh products across the nation. Our firm has the experience and resources to take on major manufacturers and fight for the justice you deserve. If you have suffered complications from hernia mesh surgery, contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options.
What Is Hernia Mesh?
A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue. The most common types include inguinal hernias (in the groin), umbilical hernias (near the belly button), and ventral hernias (in the abdominal wall).
During hernia repair surgery, surgeons place mesh over or around the hernia site to provide additional support as the tissue heals. Manufacturers designed these devices to be permanent implants that would strengthen the repair site and reduce the risk of hernia recurrence. The mesh can be made from synthetic materials, biological materials derived from animal or human tissue, or a combination of both.
Common Complications from Hernia Mesh
Numerous hernia mesh products have proven defective, causing serious complications for patients. Some meshes shrink, migrate, or degrade inside the body. Others trigger severe inflammatory responses or fail to integrate properly with surrounding tissue. When these devices fail, patients often require additional surgeries to remove the mesh or repair the damage it has caused.
The complications associated with defective hernia mesh include:
- Adhesion: The mesh implant adheres to other organs and tissue, causing pain and potentially restricting organ function.
- Bowel obstruction: The mesh attaches to the intestines or shifts position, creating a dangerous blockage in the bowel.
- Chronic pain: Persistent pain at the surgery site that can last for months or years, significantly impacting quality of life.
- Infection: The body’s reaction to the foreign material creates chronic inflammation that can lead to serious infections.
- Hernia recurrence: The hernia returns when the mesh fails to provide adequate support, defeating the entire purpose of the surgery.
- Mesh failure: The device deteriorates, shrinks, or breaks down, and needs to be removed through revision surgery.
- Mesh migration: The implant moves from its original placement to other areas of the body, potentially damaging organs and tissue along the way.
- Organ perforation: Sharp edges of the mesh puncture nearby organs or tissue as the device migrates through the body.
- Nerve damage: Pinched or damaged nerves cause burning sensations, shooting pains, or numbness, particularly in the groin or testicles.
Who Can File a Hernia Mesh Claim?
If you underwent hernia repair surgery with mesh and subsequently experienced serious complications, you may be eligible to pursue legal action against the manufacturer. Generally, you may qualify to file a hernia mesh lawsuit if:
- Your original hernia repair surgery with mesh occurred on or after January 1, 2006.
- You developed serious complications more than 30 days after the procedure. Qualifying complications may include adhesions, hernia recurrence, intestinal blockage, mesh migration, organ perforation, or infection.
You may also be eligible if you need revision surgery or additional procedures to address mesh-related complications. If your doctors recommended surgery for complications, but you cannot undergo the procedure due to other medical conditions, you may also qualify.
Each case is unique, and only an attorney can evaluate whether your case meets the criteria for pursuing compensation. Estey & Bomberger, LLP offers free case evaluations to determine your eligibility and explore your legal options—contact us today to learn more.
Hernia Mesh Lawyers at Estey & Bomberger, LLP Will Fight for You
When a defective medical device causes you harm, Estey & Bomberger, LLP will stand up for your rights. For years, our attorneys have advocated for our clients against major medical device manufacturers. We possess extensive experience in hernia mesh litigation and have the resources to build a compelling case against these corporate giants.
Our attorneys will leave no stone unturned when investigating your case, from reviewing your medical records to consulting with medical experts who can testify about how the defective mesh caused your injuries. We handle all communication with insurance companies and opposing counsel, always keeping your best interests at the forefront.
Under our contingency fee arrangement, you can access the representation and resources that you need. You do not pay any legal fees unless we win your case. Our commitment is to secure maximum compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Manufacturers That Have Faced Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Since 2005, manufacturers have recalled over 211,000 units of hernia mesh due to serious complications. Major companies, including Ethicon (a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary), Covidien, C.R. Bard, and Atrium Medical, have faced thousands of lawsuits from patients injured by their products.
Hernia mesh products commonly involved in these lawsuits include:
- Atrium Medical C-QUR Mesh
- Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh
- Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Patch
- Ethicon Proceed Surgical Mesh
- Gentrix Surgical Matrix
- Parietex Composite Parastomal Mesh
How Long Do You Have to File a Hernia Mesh Claim?
Every state has a statute of limitations, or a legal deadline for filing a lawsuit. This time limit varies by state, typically ranging from one to six years from the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) your injury.
Because these deadlines differ significantly depending on where you live and the circumstances of your case, it is essential to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Waiting too long can permanently bar you from pursuing compensation, no matter how severe your injuries. Schedule a legal consultation right away to start your case before the statute of limitations expires.
Contact a Hernia Mesh Lawyer for a Free Consultation
The consequences of a defective hernia mesh can disrupt every part of your life: your ability to work, care for your family, and simply move through your day without discomfort. Estey & Bomberger, LLP will aggressively pursue the compensation you need to move forward. We are not afraid to take on corporate defendants and hold them accountable for their dangerous products. Contact us today at (800) 260-7197 for a free, confidential consultation about your hernia mesh injury.
Our firm has handled thousands of inquiries regarding hernia mesh cases. In fact, we have created another website that is dedicated to helping those harmed by hernia mesh implants. Please visit https://herniameshlawsuithelp.com to learn more.