One of the most sold medical implant – the hernia mesh
– has been responsible for causing numerous complications to several
patients. Many pharmaceuticals (including Ethicon and Atrium Medical
Corporation) manufacturing these implants has been sued for their faulty
devices. Most of the time, the patient suffering from the side-effects
of these devices have to lead a very difficult and painful life.
According to a medical journal, the victims of these hernia implants suffer from(this is not an exhaustive list),
- Mesh Adhesion
- Mesh migration
- Frequent Infections or Seromas
- Abdominal pain
- Hernia recurrence
- Organ rupture
These
complications can make the life of the patient very difficult. The
side-effects make it difficult for them to lead a normal life and carry
on with their personal and professional commitments.
Why does hernia implant or mesh fail?
According to several lawsuits, the mesh implants fail mostly due to three reasons:
- Defective design
Several
medical journals have pointed out that several of these implants have
an inherent design flaw making it unsuitable for human use. The
polypropylene used to manufacture the implant is known to oxidize and
prone to breakage. Meshes made from this material are always at a risk
of breaking down inside the patient’s body and migrating to some other
portions of the body.
- Manufacturing issue
Poor construction or unhygienic production facilities makes the hernia mesh dangerous
for the patient. Just in the case of Atrium Medical Corporation's C-Qur
Hernia implant, the FDA found that the device was being produced in an
unsanitary facility. Implants produced in these factories could cause
severe infection to the patients.
- Medical malpractice
Hernia
implant, when fitted incorrectly, can cause severe side-effects to the
victims. In such circumstances, the mesh fails due to the negligence of
the medical team – especially the doctor.
Have you been suffering
from these issues after hernia repair surgery? Then, the legal team of
Mesh Hernia Lawsuit can help you in getting justice. Contact them
immediately at http://meshhernia.com or call (855)-817-3922, to know your legal options.
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