Hernia Mesh VD

Background Info

Hernias, which can cause a visible bulge in the abdominal wall, may be repaired with surgical mesh. Made from absorb able and nonabsorbent synthetic materials, surgical mesh is used to support the damaged tissue.

Though it’s intended to repair an existing medical issue, surgical mesh may fail and spark new healthcare concerns. According to the FDA, failed mesh can migrate, perforate organs, block intestines and cause the development of painful scar tissue. Many of these complications require costly revision surgeries.

A mounting number of adverse event reports has led manufacturers to recall failed hernia mesh products. Recalled hernia mesh has been linked to a number of side effects, including:

  • Pain
  • Infection
  • Hernia recurrence
  • Scar-like tissue that sticks tissues together (adhesion)
  • Blockage of the large or small intestine (obstruction)
  • Bleeding
  • Abnormal connection between organs, vessels, or intestines (fistula)
  • Fluid build-up at the surgical site (seroma)
  • A hole in neighboring tissues or organs (perforation)
  • Migration and mesh shrinkage (contraction)

Types of Hernias

The most common types of hernias are:

  • Inguinal: occurs in the inner groin
  • Femoral: occurs in the upper thigh/outer groin
  • Incisional: occurs through an incision or scar in the abdomen
  • Ventral: occurs in the general abdominal/ventral wall
  • Umbilical: occurs at the belly button
  • Hiatal: occurs inside the abdomen, along the upper stomach/diaphragm

Richardson Law Group + KBA Attorneys Hernia Mesh Criteria

Do NOT sign residents of the following states: VA, AL, TN or ID

  1. No Lawyer for hernia mesh case.
  2. Original implant date 2012 or later
  3. PC over 18 years of age at time of original implant.
  4. PC was not pregnant at time of original implant.
  5. Revision surgery performed OR revision surgery scheduled for near future. (revision must have been preformed at least 30 days after original install)
  6. Infection Cases: If revision required due to infection, onset of infection must be 21+ days after original implant date.
  7. Mesh brand can NOT be Physiomesh or Atrium. All other brands or unknown are acceptable.