Atrium Medical Corporation is facing a growing multidistrict litigation (MDL), with an Ohio woman filing a hernia mesh lawsuit after allegedly suffering post-surgical complications. According to the hernia mesh lawsuit, the claimant had the C-Qur hernia mesh implanted for typical treatment purposes and suffered unexpected complications.

Plaintiff Pamela L. opted to file the hernia mesh lawsuit after discovering numerous other patients experienced similar post-surgical complications. She alleges her C-Qur hernia mesh device was implanted on Dec. 29, 2009, and the operation appeared successful at first.

However, not long after her surgery, Pamela reportedly developed mesh adhesion and mesh erosion that eventually forced her to have the device removed on April 2, 2010. In the hernia mesh lawsuit, Pamela alleges that Atrium knew or should have known about potential device complications or the device’s allegedly defective nature.

At all times relevant, Pamela alleges she used the hernia mesh product for its intended purpose and did not deviate from physician instructions. Additionally, Pamela claims the medical device’s warning label did not warn against the hernia mesh complications she experienced, nor did the company provide the results of relevant studies.

Pamela opted for the C-Qur hernia mesh product after reviewing Atrium’s marketing materials and discussing the option with her physician. Pamela states she would not have gotten the C-Qur hernia mesh device implanted if she had known about potential hernia mesh complications and the likelihood of device failure.

Pamela’s hernia mesh lawsuit is joining MDL No. 2753, where it will stand alongside other claims alleging similar injuries. By joining an MDL, Pamela’s hernia mesh lawsuit will be streamlined through the litigation process and will hopefully avoid potential complications like conflicting rulings from different judges.

Overview of Hernia Mesh Complications

Surgical mesh has been used for hernia repair for decades, and approximately 90% of hernia surgeries performed every year rely on the use of a mesh.

However, it has been recently alleged some hernia mesh products may be defective, with patients developing serious complications after implantation and being forced to undergo revision surgery.

While hernia mesh complications vary among patients, the FDA has received hundreds of injury reports from patients needing to undergo revision surgery. One of the most frequently reported complications related to hernia mesh is adhesion formation, a condition in which the mesh starts sticking to the intestines and scar tissue develops.

In other cases, patients have experienced mesh rejection or infection. Some patients were not able to sufficiently recover from the procedure and had to undergo revision surgery to prevent infection.

Early signs of hernia mesh infection include the incision site radiating heat and not properly healing these symptoms should be reported to the doctor as soon as possible. Other hernia mesh complications indicated in injury reports include:

• Adverse Autoimmune Reactions
• Bowel or Intestinal Blockage or Penetration
• Hernia Recurrence
• Mesh Migration and Rejection
• Nerve Damage
• Organ Damage
• Seroma (fluid buildup in surgical site)

This Hernia Mesh Lawsuit is Case No. 1:17-cv-00621, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire.