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Our abdomen is surrounded by layers of muscles and hard tissues that protect our internal organs. A hernia is a hole in the muscular wall that allows an internal organ to protrude outward. Inguinal, femoral, incisional, ventral, umbilical, and hiatal hernias are the most common types. Obesity, lifting heavy objects, Diarrhea or constipation, or persistent coughing or sneezing can all cause an increase in abdominal pressure, which can lead to a hernia.
A hernia mesh, also known as surgical mesh, is a medical device used to provide additional support to weakened or injured tissue. Top hernia mesh manufacturers include Atrium Medical, AG B. Braun Melsunge, C.R.Bard, Ethicon, Gore Medical Inc., The LifeCell Corporation, and Medtronic.
Every year, over one million hernia repairs are performed in the United States. Approximately 800,000 are for inguinal hernia repairs, with the remainder for other types of hernias and laparoscopic hernia surgery. Repairing a hernia without a mesh is possible in some cases.
Patients should only perform necessary daily functions immediately after surgery, but light activities can be resumed after a few weeks. After six weeks, heavy activities can begin. If you are experiencing pain and suffering following surgery, you must immediately consult your practitioner.
Hernia mesh has been marketed as a simple and quick way to repair a hernia with little recovery time and complications. Surgical mesh made of low-quality materials, such as Pro-Fax 6523 plastic, is hazardous because it never lasts and can lead to serious complications.
More than 16,000 hernia mesh lawsuits have been filed against Bard in state and federal court systems, alleging that the company's hernia mesh devices are flawed and cause serious problems. Bard is only one of the companies involved in hernia mesh litigation.
Individual lawsuits are filed for hernia mesh injuries, not class actions. Due to the large number of personal injury trial at court., judges have consolidated them into large groups known as "multidistrict litigations," or MDLs, in order to reduce litigation time and costs.
You may be able to file a hernia mesh lawsuit against the manufacturer under both mass tort and personal injury claims against the manufacturer of the hernia mesh used in your surgery. Your medical records are an important element in the success of your lawsuit on hernia mesh.
