Mesh

Latest Hernia Mesh Litigation Targets C.R. Bard: Key Developments in Ongoing Lawsuit

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Murray Hill, New Jersey — A group of patients has filed a lawsuit against C.R. Bard, Inc., accusing the medical device manufacturer of producing defective hernia mesh implants that allegedly caused them severe pain and complications. The lawsuit, filed in New Jersey, claims that the company failed to adequately test the mesh or warn about potential risks associated with its use. Hernia mesh implants are medical devices intended to support weakened tissue around hernias as they heal, often used after surgical procedures to repair the hernia. However, in recent years, several brands, including those manufactured … Read more

Rising Legal Battles: Victims Seek Justice in Controversial Hernia Mesh Lawsuits

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Washington, D.C. — In recent years, a growing number of hernia mesh lawsuits have highlighted concerns over the safety and efficacy of these commonly used surgical implants. Patients across the United States, who once hoped for a speedy recovery facilitated by hernia mesh devices, are now facing severe complications, leading to calls for stringent regulatory scrutiny and accountability from manufacturers. Hernia mesh, a medical device intended to support damaged tissue around hernias, has been linked to a multitude of severe medical complications, including chronic pain, infections, and the need for additional corrective surgeries. These adverse … Read more

2024 Sees Surge in Vaginal Mesh Litigations: What You Need to Know

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Washington, D.C. – As 2024 unfolds, a significant medical-legal issue continues to gain traction in the United States, with numerous lawsuits emerging against the manufacturers of vaginal mesh implants. These medical devices, initially touted as a solution for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, are now at the center of litigation due to complications that they have purportedly caused. Vaginal mesh, also known as pelvic mesh or transvaginal mesh, is implanted to support organs such as the uterus, bladder, and bowel which may sag or prolapse after childbirth, surgery, or menopause. However, for many … Read more

Surge in Lawsuits as Patients Suffering from Defective Hernia Mesh Seek Justice Across All States

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Across the United U.S., thousands of lawsuits are progressing through various courts where plaintiffs claim they suffered severe complications from defective hernia mesh implants used during surgeries. The legal battles involve several major medical device manufacturers, including Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, which has already reached settlement in most of its cases. Other prominent defendants include C.R. Bard, now part of Beckton Dickinson, Covidien, and Atrium Medical Corp. At the heart of these lawsuits are allegations that the hernia meshes, which are intended to support weakened or damaged tissue, were defectively designed or … Read more