Over the years, hernia mesh manufacturers have faced thousands of mesh lawsuits because of the severe complications and side effects linked to polypropylene-based hernia mesh and pelvic surgical meshes.
Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Update 2021
As of June 2021, multiple courts have coordinated thousands of hernia mesh lawsuits against major mesh manufacturers, including C.R. Bard, Inc., Ethicon, Inc., Atrium Medical Corp., and Covidien, Inc./Medtronic, Inc. While not yet consolidated, lawsuits have also been filed against other hernia mesh manufacturers such as Aspide Medical and W.L. Gore & Associates for injuries …