Hernia Mesh
Study Finds Increased Risks After Partial Hernia Mesh Removal
Partial mesh removal is usually insufficient to solve a patient’s problems, according to new research presented at the 2018 International Hernia Congress in Miami. Studying data from nearly 29,000 operations, Carolinas Medical Center Dr. Angela Kao and her colleagues found that hernia mesh patients who undergo a partial mesh excision, rather than complete removal, are… read more
Read MoreFlorida Couple Sues C.R. Bard Over “Defective” Ventralex Mesh
A couple from Florida has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard, a medical device manufacturer, accusing the company of manufacturing and marketing defective hernia mesh, the Florida Record reports. In their federal complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the couple claims to have suffered severe injuries and financial… read more
Read MoreAtrium C-Qur Hernia Mesh Lawsuits Skyrocket In May 2018
After months of stagnation, the Multidistrict Litigation created around Atrium Medical’s C-Qur line of hernia mesh products has exploded, with 471 new claims added to the New Hampshire-based MDL in May 2018. New Hampshire Federal Court Sees Dramatic Rise In Atrium C-Qur Lawsuits For months, only 30 lawsuits accusing Atrium Medical of manufacturing and marketing… read more
Read MoreMost Hernia Mesh Labels Leave Out Critical Information, Study Finds
In a new study, surgeons from Washington University in St. Louis have found that many hernia mesh products fail to disclose crucial device information on their outer packaging, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Surgeons Say Hernia Mesh Should Be Labeled Like Food Dr. Jeff Blatnik, assistant… read more
Read MorePelvic Mesh Patient Wins $68M In C.R. Bard Lawsuit
A New Jersey state court jury has slammed prominent medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard with a $68 million award in the case of a South Carolina woman who pursued a hernia mesh lawsuit after suffering severe injuries after receiving one of the company’s pelvic mesh products, MassDevice reports. C.R. Bard Loses $68M Pelvic Mesh Lawsuit… read more
Read MoreHernia Mesh Settlements: Is Compensation Coming For Injured Patients?
Despite their appeal for surgeons, dozens of hernia mesh patches have been recalled over the past decade in light of serious safety risks. Hernia mesh lawsuits are common, as injured patients pursue financial compensation for their injuries against medical device companies both large and small. From minor beginnings, the scope of hernia mesh litigation has… read more
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