Over the years, millions of people have had mesh implants surgically implanted to repair various types of hernias. Mesh devices can be made out of a number of materials, and can help support the weakened or damaged tissue. These have been used for a various types of hernias: abdominal, groin, trans-vaginal, etc...
However, by the early 2000s, patients began to experience a variety of complications and injuries from mesh implants, including:
These injuries can be painful, permanent, severe, life-threatening, can appear years after the surgery and can require additional surgeries. A 2016 study found 1,050 out of 3,242 patients had the device in place for five years or more before facing complications and requiring additional surgery.
Numerous manufacturers and mesh products are involved.
Manufacturers and Names of Mesh Implants
Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)
Atrium (Maquet, Getinge Group)
Covidien (Medtronic)
C.R. Bard (Davol)
If you've had a mesh implant surgically implanted and are experiencing complications or injuries, you should consult an experienced attorney immediately, since your time to file a claim is limited. I have over 25 years experience successfully handling serious personal injury cases. Call me for a free consultation, and I''l explain your rights and how I can help you.
All the Best!
RANDY C. REDDEN
(856) 448-6200
However, by the early 2000s, patients began to experience a variety of complications and injuries from mesh implants, including:
- Allergic Reactions
- Infections
- Pain
- Bowel obstructions
- Migration, the implant moving from its original application
- Perforation of organs and tissues
- Adhesions, scar-like tissue that sticks together
- Sexual Side Effects and Impairment
These injuries can be painful, permanent, severe, life-threatening, can appear years after the surgery and can require additional surgeries. A 2016 study found 1,050 out of 3,242 patients had the device in place for five years or more before facing complications and requiring additional surgery.
Numerous manufacturers and mesh products are involved.
Manufacturers and Names of Mesh Implants
Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)
- Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh
- Proceed Surgical Mesh
- Prolene Hernia System
Atrium (Maquet, Getinge Group)
- C-QUR Mesh
- C-QUR V-Patch
- C-QUR Edge Mesh V-Patch
- C-QUR Lite Mesh V-Patch
- C-QUR OVT Mesh
- C-QUR RPM Mesh
- C-QUR Tacshield
- C-QUR Mosaic
Covidien (Medtronic)
- Parietex Surgical Mesh
- Parietex Composite Mesh
- Parietex ProGrip Mesh
C.R. Bard (Davol)
- PerFix Mesh
- Kugel Hernia Mesh
- 3DMax Mesh
- Ventralex ST Hernia Mesh
- Ventralex Patch
- Sepramesh IP Composite Mesh
- Composix E/X Mesh
If you've had a mesh implant surgically implanted and are experiencing complications or injuries, you should consult an experienced attorney immediately, since your time to file a claim is limited. I have over 25 years experience successfully handling serious personal injury cases. Call me for a free consultation, and I''l explain your rights and how I can help you.
All the Best!
RANDY C. REDDEN
(856) 448-6200
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