By Joe Fantini June 27, 2021

Numerous hernia mesh devices or products have been recalled. Beginning in 2005 and going through March 2019, hundreds of thousands of units of hernia mesh devices have been recalled.

The list below contains the product names of many of the recalled hernia mesh devices:

Some of the recalls were initiated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Most of the recalled hernia mesh resulted from voluntary recalls by the hernia mesh manufacturers after numerous patients reported adverse events and injuries related to the hernia mesh.

Patients suffering from injuries or symptoms they cannot explain should see a doctor immediately. Your hernia mesh device may have been recalled but may not be included on this list.

How Does a Recall Work?

Recalls fall into one of three classes. A Class I FDA Recall means that the medical devices pose the highest risk of concern for patient safety.

A Class II FDA Recall means that the medical device may cause adverse health consequences. A Class III FDA recall means that the medical device is not likely to cause adverse health conditions.

What Should You Do if You Believe Your Hernia Mesh Was Recalled?

If you believe that your hernia mesh device was recalled, there are several steps you can take. First, schedule an appointment with the physician who performed your hernia mesh surgery. Ask for copies of all records regarding the surgery, including the specific hernia mesh used, the lot number, and other information to identify the hernia mesh.

Contact the hospital or medical facility where the procedure was performed. Request copies of all records related to the hernia mesh. Specifically request documents and information regarding the exact type of hernia mesh used for your operation.

Once you know what type of hernia mesh was used for your surgery, you can search the FDA medical device recalls database to check for recall notices. If your device does not appear on the recall list, that does not necessarily mean that your hernia mesh is not defective. You could be one of the first patients to report problems and adverse events related to the hernia mesh.

You may find it helpful to discuss your situation with a hernia mesh injury lawyer. An attorney who handles hernia mesh lawsuits is familiar with the manufacturers, recalled devices, and related injuries. The lawyer may be able to quickly identify whether your device is subject to a recall or a lawsuit.

Most hernia mesh devices have not been recalled. They continue to be used for hernia repairs. A recall might help your case, but it is not necessary for you to win your case.

If you sustained injuries or harm because of hernia mesh surgery, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Hernia Mesh Lawsuits – What Should You Know?

Thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits have been filed against Bard, Atrium, Ethicon, Covidien, and others. Many lawsuits against hernia mesh manufacturers have been combined into MDLs in federal court. Other hernia mesh lawsuits are pending in state courts across the country.

At this time, there has not been a settlement of a mass tort hernia mesh lawsuit. Bellwether trials are scheduled in the hernia mesh MDLs. These trials are intended to give the parties an indication of how jurors might rule in other hernia mesh lawsuits.

After the parties receive verdicts in several bellwether trials, the parties may be more inclined to negotiate a settlement of the hernia mesh lawsuits.

Patients who have suffered injuries and harm because of defective hernia mesh devices may be entitled to compensation for their damage.

Hernia mesh damages may include:

If you developed a complication after hernia mesh surgery that resulted in injuries or damages, you should act quickly. Each state has a statute of limitations that sets deadlines for filing claims for damages.

Calculating the deadline for filing a hernia mesh lawsuit could be tricky. There could be discovery exceptions to the general deadline. A hernia mesh lawsuit attorney will determine the time limits based on the facts of your case.

Regardless, it is wise to seek legal advice as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of recovering the compensation you deserve for a hernia mesh injury.