Covidien™ Parietex™ Hernia Mesh Lawyer

Talk to our Attorneys about a Hernia Mesh Injury Lawsuit

Today, hernia mesh surgeries are common. A wide range of “mesh,” patch, and plug products are used during hernia and other abdominal surgeries. Mesh is a medical device used to reinforce damaged or missing tissue. It is often used in patients who have undergone abdominal surgeries, to help them recover. But since being released to the market more than 30 years ago, hernia mesh has drawn intense scrutiny for the harm it can cause some patients.

Hernias occur in men or women when an abdominal organ, intestine, or, in some cases, fatty tissue squeezes through a hole in a muscle that supports those organs. Hernias most commonly happen to patients who are obese or pregnant or who lift heavy weights.

Injured hernia patients typically endure lots of pain. Surgeons perform a procedure where they stitch a mesh patch or plug into the area to help reinforce the muscles and connective tissues — sort of like repairing a hole in a dam.

Cases We Accept

In order to move forward with any hernia mesh claim, our attorneys require that potential clients provide the product label or implant log that clearly identifies Covidien® Parietex® as the mesh used in their procedure. This documentation is typically available from your healthcare provider, hospital, or surgeon’s office and is essential for confirming that you qualify for this specific type of lawsuit.

If you are unable to provide this documentation, unfortunately, we will not be able to sign or investigate your case at this time. This requirement is in place to ensure that we can focus on cases where the Parietex mesh has caused significant harm and pursue the most effective legal strategy on behalf of our clients. Additionally, you must have gotten a revision or replacement surgery or have one already scheduled.

What Is Parietex Hernia Mesh?

Covidien, a subsidiary of Medtronic®, manufactures Parietex hernia mesh, which is a synthetic surgical mesh used to repair hernias dating back to 1999. Parietex mesh is unique in that it is coated with a polyester material to help integrate with surrounding tissue. Unfortunately, this design has been associated with several issues, including mesh erosion, infection, and severe pain.

Complications Linked to Parietex Hernia Mesh

Numerous patients who have received Parietex hernia mesh implants have reported a wide range of complications, some of which are severe and require additional surgery. Common complications include:

• Mesh Erosion: The mesh may break down and erode into surrounding tissues and organs, causing pain and internal damage.
• Infection: The porous nature of Parietex mesh can trap bacteria, leading to persistent infections that are difficult to treat.
• Adhesion and Scar Tissue: The polyester coating on the mesh can cause excessive scar tissue formation and lead to organ adhesion.
• Chronic Pain: Patients often report ongoing pain near the site of the hernia repair, which can persist long after surgery.
• Bowel Obstruction or Perforation: In some cases, the mesh can cause intestinal blockages or perforate the bowel, leading to life-threatening complications.

If you have experienced any of these complications after a mesh surgical procedure involving Covidien Parietex, the Houston hernia mesh lawyers at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law offer a complimentary evaluation of mesh surgeries to help you understand the extent of your injuries. We can also help you take legal action against the responsible manufacturers and, in some instances, the doctors who are involved.

What is Mesh, and Why Can it be a Problem?

Mesh is made of several substances, from synthetic to organic (sterilized animal tissue). It can be permanent or dissolve over time, like some stitches. Over the past three decades, surgeons have turned to mesh to treat people with hernias and other abdominal injuries in order to stabilize the surgically repaired area. Because of the increasing popularity of these products and the potential benefits they provide patients, the market for mesh has become flooded with several different types of mesh.

Unfortunately for patients, some of these products have been proven to be defective; and some doctors have used them despite genuine FDA warnings regarding these substandard products. If you’ve been affected, it might be beneficial to consult with a defective medical device lawyer for guidance.

Many warnings have been accompanied by FDA recalls of substandard or counterfeit mesh products. For example, several types of mesh labeled as being manufactured by Bard were sold and used in patients with hernia surgical procedures. However, it was eventually discovered that these were knockoff products made by another company, with questionable product quality. If you or someone you know has been affected by such products, it might be wise to consult a product injury lawyer to explore your options.

Most of these products have been removed from the market. But patients continue to report other problems that could be associated with hernia mesh. This suggests the FDA’s official statements may not reflect the problem’s total scope.

Sadly, Mesh Recalls are Often Issued by the FDA Later than Sooner

The medical-industrial complex holds an unreasonable amount of influence over the FDA, to the public’s detriment. The agency does its best, but FDA approval and recall processes are unwieldy and based as much on product manufacturer honesty as the agency’s direct oversight. So, the FDA is often slow to release public notices about risky products. In some cases, it is only after injured consumers begin filing complaints and take legal action that recalls are issued.

The hernia mesh market represents big business for medical device manufacturers. Every year, nearly a million hernia repairs are performed in the U.S. New products and variations of older ones (which lengthen manufacturer patents) are released into the marketplace. Not all extended-patent devices have proved to be safe, but they still find their way into patients, and sometimes with tragic consequences. This is why dangerous products fall through the cracks and aren’t uncovered before people are harmed.

At this time, our firm is ONLY accepting cases involving injuries related to Covidien™ Parietex™ hernia mesh implanted after 2006. Due to the complexity of hernia mesh litigation and the variety of products on the market, it is crucial that we verify the exact type of mesh involved in your surgery before we can proceed with your case.

If You’ve Been Injured by Covidien™ Parietex™ Hernia Mesh, Seek Legal Help Quickly

At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, we use product liability claims as a powerful tool to win payment for the damages you have suffered, including some if not all of the following:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Pain and suffering
• Lost income
• Other expenses
• Punitive damages (which play a vital role in preventing dangerous products from hurting consumers and patients in the future)

For a free consultation with Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, contact us today by filling out our online contact form or calling toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000, or (713) 973-8888.