Start ClaimHelping Victims of Hernia Mesh
Hernia mesh devices, designed to strengthen tissue repairs, have instead caused serious injuries requiring additional surgeries and ongoing medical care. At Jurewitz Law Group, our San Diego hernia mesh attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial burden these complications create. If you received a hernia mesh implant after 2006 and experienced complications, you may qualify for significant compensation through a hernia mesh lawsuit.
Manufacturers rushed these products to market without adequate testing, putting profits before patient safety. Now, you deserve justice for the harm you’ve endured.
The Dangers Behind Hernia Mesh
Hernia mesh is a surgical implant used to reinforce weakened tissue during hernia repair surgery. Made from synthetic materials like polypropylene or animal-derived tissues, these products were marketed as revolutionary advances in hernia treatment.
However, many mesh devices contain serious design flaws. The FDA has issued multiple safety communications and recalls for hernia mesh products since 2016, when Ethicon’s Physiomesh was pulled from the market due to high failure rates. Studies published in JAMA Surgery reveal that mesh complications often emerge months or years after implantation.
Common complications include mesh migration, where the device moves from its placement site; adhesion to internal organs; mesh shrinkage causing tension on surrounding tissues; and mesh degradation resulting in fragments moving throughout the body. These complications can lead to severe infections, chronic pain, bowel obstruction, and organ perforation.
Many California patients report their surgeons never adequately warned them about these serious risks. Our hernia mesh lawyers are committed to holding manufacturers accountable for these defective medical devices that have caused unnecessary suffering throughout San Diego and beyond.
Understanding Hernia Mesh Complications
Device shifts from original position, traveling through tissues and causing damage to surrounding organs and structures.
Mesh sticks to intestines and other organs, causing severe pain and potential bowel obstruction.
Persistent internal inflammation leads to ongoing pain, infection, and tissue damage long after implantation.
Body recognizes mesh as foreign object, triggering immune response that causes severe complications and failure.
Despite mesh implantation, weakened tissue fails again, often requiring additional, more complex surgeries.
These complications have affected thousands of California residents who trusted these medical devices to be safe and effective. Many have required multiple revision surgeries and continue to suffer chronic pain and disability.
Legal Grounds for Hernia Mesh Claims
Manufacturers created mesh products with inherent flaws making them dangerous even when used as intended.
Companies didn’t adequately disclose known risks to doctors and patients, preventing informed consent.
Production errors resulted in contaminated or structurally compromised mesh products that failed after implantation.
Insufficient pre-market testing missed critical safety issues that emerged only after thousands of patients were harmed.
These claims form the foundation of hernia mesh litigation nationwide. Major manufacturers including C.R. Bard, Ethicon, and Atrium Medical face thousands of lawsuits from patients who suffered severe complications. Recent settlements have exceeded $184 million for certain mesh products, reflecting the serious nature of these cases.
Who Qualifies for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
You may qualify for compensation through a hernia mesh lawsuit if you meet these criteria:
Eligibility Requirements
- Had hernia mesh implanted after January 2006
- Experienced complications such as pain, infection, mesh migration, organ damage, or hernia recurrence
- Required revision surgery to remove or replace the mesh, or have a documented recommendation for such surgery
- If no revision surgery has occurred, you must have had a medical appointment within the past year documenting ongoing mesh-related issues
Our San Diego hernia mesh attorneys at Jurewitz Law Group can review your medical records to determine if your specific situation qualifies. The type of mesh used, timing of implantation, and documented complications all factor into your eligibility for compensation.
We understand the devastating impact these devices have had on patients throughout San Diego and across California. Our team has the expertise needed to navigate these complex cases and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Steps Toward Justice for Mesh Victims
Obtain complete records of your hernia surgery, complications, and all follow-up treatments to establish your case.
Retain any medical devices, implant cards, or product packaging that identifies your specific mesh product.
California product liability claims have strict deadlines—typically two years from discovery of the injury.
Our mesh attorneys work with medical experts to link your complications directly to the defective product.
Get Your Case Evaluated Today
If you’ve suffered from hernia mesh complications, you deserve answers and compensation. The Jurewitz Law Group has helped countless California victims secure the financial recovery they need for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Time limits apply to filing your claim. Don’t wait to seek justice. Complete our instant case evaluation now to determine if you qualify for compensation.