Attorney at Graves McLain Injury Lawyers
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Vaccine Injuries
Hernia mesh is commonly used during surgery to support weak or damaged tissue and reduce the likelihood of a hernia recurrence. In most cases, it helps patients heal and move forward. But for some, the mesh itself causes new and serious health problems—ranging from chronic Pain to infections and the need for additional surgeries.
If you or someone you care about has experienced complications after hernia repair, it’s essential to understand the possible link to a defective mesh product. Thousands of patients across the country have reported injuries tied to certain types of surgical mesh, leading to recalls, lawsuits, and long-term medical issues. This guide outlines what you need to know and provides guidance on the following steps to take if you’ve been affected.
Hernias occur when internal organs or tissues push through a weak area in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Surgery is often needed to repair this. To prevent the hernia from coming back, many surgeons use a synthetic mesh implant during the procedure.
Most of these mesh implants are made from a plastic material called polypropylene. It’s meant to reinforce the area around the hernia and help the body heal. However, some types of mesh have been linked to breakdowns, migration, and inflammatory reactions. When this happens, the very product meant to help can create serious problems instead.
Not all hernia mesh implants are dangerous. However, some brands and models have caused thousands of patients to suffer avoidable harm. Common complications include:
Many hernia mesh complications do not appear until months or even years after the initial surgery, often requiring revision procedures.
If you’re experiencing these symptoms, especially after a surgery done years ago, it’s possible that a defective mesh is to blame.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued multiple alerts regarding the safety of surgical mesh devices. Between 2005 and 2018, thousands of complaints were submitted about post-surgical mesh complications. This led to several product recalls and increased scrutiny of specific manufacturers.
The FDA has received thousands of reports of complications linked to hernia mesh products, prompting recalls and safety warnings. — U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
Some well-known mesh products—such as Ethicon’s Physiomesh and Atrium’s C-Qur—were withdrawn from the market due to high failure rates.
Polypropylene mesh is not biologically inert and can degrade inside the body, leading to painful and often irreversible outcomes. — Journal of Surgical Research.
You can find an updated list of recalled devices directly on the FDA website.
If a defective mesh product caused you harm, You may be eligible to bring a product responsibility lawsuit. These cases fall under civil law and are based on one or more of the following:
In Oklahoma, the statute of limitations for filing a product liability claim is generally two years from the date of injury or discovery.
To file a lawsuit, you’ll need medical documentation, surgical records, and, ideally, evidence showing which mesh product was used. Revision surgery and imaging reports often play a key role in proving your case.
Hernias can sometimes result from trauma—exceptionally high-impact events like a car crash. In other cases, a pre-existing hernia may worsen after an accident or due to increased strain on the abdominal muscles.
If you had a hernia repair and then suffered a setback following an accident, this could complicate both your health and your legal options. It’s essential to determine whether the injury was caused by trauma or a defective mesh product.
Filing a hernia mesh lawsuit involves gathering medical records, reviewing product details, and determining whether the mesh was part of a recall. If you qualify, your attorney will file a claim against the mesh manufacturer for damages such as:
Every case is different. Your timeline may depend on when the injury occurred and how long it took to discover the problem.
Complication | Description | Potential Outcome |
| Chronic Pain | Persistent pain at the surgical site | Daily discomfort, reduced mobility |
| Infection | Mesh-related infection requiring treatment | Antibiotics or surgical removal |
| Bowel Obstruction | Scar tissue or migrated mesh blocks the intestines | Emergency surgery often required |
| Hernia Recurrence | Hernia returns at or near the original site | May need revision surgery |
| Organ Perforation | Mesh punctures nearby organs | Internal bleeding or organ damage |
| Mesh Migration | Mesh moves from original placement | Complicates surgical removal |
Symptoms may include chronic Pain, swelling, infection, or recurrence of a hernia. Medical imaging and surgical notes can confirm mesh complications.
Yes, if the product was defective and you were injured. Oklahoma law allows claims to be filed within two years of discovering the injury.
Brands like Ethicon Physiomesh and Atrium C-Qur have been recalled. You can check the FDA’s medical device recall database for updates.
Keep detailed medical records, get a second opinion, and speak with a product liability lawyer about your legal rights.
Yes. Trauma can aggravate an existing hernia or cause new abdominal wall injuries, especially in seatbelt-related impacts.
You may be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages, Pain and suffering, and costs of revision surgery—depending on your case facts.
Defective hernia mesh has affected thousands of patients across the country, including many in Oklahoma. If you’ve had unexpected Pain, infections, or revision surgery after a hernia repair, it’s worth asking whether your mesh was recalled or linked to safety concerns.
Graves McLain Injury Lawyers handles complex product liability cases, including those involving complications related to surgical mesh. If you’re dealing with long-term Pain or medical costs from a failed hernia mesh implant, help is available. Every case deserves careful attention—and your voice deserves to be heard.
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