C.R. Bard is facing a new Ventralex hernia mesh lawsuit from a Tennessee woman, alleging the hernia mesh product was unreasonably dangerous.

The woman filed this Ventralex hernia mesh lawsuit soon after discovering the allegedly defective nature of the device. She alleges the company either knew or should have known about potential hernia mesh complications.

Plaintiff Dianna M. is filing this Ventralex hernia mesh lawsuit against C.R. Bard, claiming the company failed to warn her and other patients against the potential injuries could cause.

Dianna had opted for the Ventralex hernia mesh after discussing the option with her physician and reviewing the company’s marketing materials. At all times relevant, Dianna had the hernia mesh product implanted for FDA approved purposes and did not deviate from physician instructions.

Dianna had the Ventralex hernia mesh implanted for hernia repair treatment and reportedly developed serious side effects soon after. The Ventralex hernia mesh lawsuit alleges that Dianna had developed adverse reactions, claiming the product was not compatible with human tissue and caused a negative immune response.

Adverse hernia mesh reactions can be potentially dangerous to patients. They may indicate infection and could lead to biofilm formation. Biofilms are highly organized colonies of bacteria, which can be very difficult to treat because they are antibiotic resistant.

While antibiotics can offset the symptoms, they cannot resolve the infection in which case hernia mesh removal surgery is needed. Hernia mesh patients who develop complications often have bad reactions to the polypropylene material of the product, which may cause inflammation.

Inflammation encourages tissue growth in the body, which is supposed to help heal the surgical area around the mesh. Over time the inflammation is supposed to subside, but infection can develop if it does not.

Infection is often detected due to heat radiating off of the surgical area. Patients can also develop flu-like symptoms such as fever because the body tries to fight against the hernia mesh infection. In addition, patients could develop potential dental problems if they are dealing with hernia mesh infection.

Overall, hernia mesh complications are very serious health problems and should be treated as quickly as possible.

Overview of Hernia Mesh Allegations

Dianna eventually had to undergo revision surgery to resolve hernia mesh complications, ultimately alleging the product was unreasonably dangerous. Her Ventralex hernia mesh lawsuit claims that as a direct result of Bard’s hernia mesh product, her hernia medical condition was worsened and she sustained expensive medical bills as a result.

At all times relevant, Dianna says she and her physician were relying on the marketing claims C.R. Bard was making when choosing a hernia mesh product and were not aware of the product’s allegedly defective nature. C.R. Bard allegedly failed to provide any warnings or relevant studies, and at no time disclosed potential hernia mesh problems to Dianna.

According to her Ventralex hernia mesh lawsuit, Dianna would not have opted for the hernia mesh product if she had known of the potential complications. She is seeking multiple damages from C.R. Bard, including negligence and failure to warn.

This Ventralex Hernia Mesh Lawsuit is Case No. 3:17-cv-01419, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, Nashville Division.