Plaintiffs allege polypropylene hernia mesh devices are defectively designed, causing mesh erosion/migration into surrounding tissue, chronic pain, bowel perforation, and serious infection. Polypropylene degrades in vivo, triggering chronic inflammatory response. Multiple FDA Class II recalls and adverse event reports support design defect claims.

Defendants

Entity	Role	Note
C.R. Bard / BD	Manufacturer	Bard hernia mesh products — primary defendant
Becton Dickinson (BD)	Parent Company	Acquired Bard in 2017 — assumed liabilities
Atrium Medical	Manufacturer	C-QUR mesh products — acquired by Getinge
Ethicon (J&J)	Manufacturer	Physiomesh — voluntarily recalled 2016

Litigation Timeline

Aug 2018

MDL 2846 created — S.D. Ohio, Judge Sargus

2019-2021

Multiple bellwether trials — mixed verdicts

2022

Bard settlement program launched for select cases

2025

Filing volume remains highest of all active MDLs

2026

23,800+ cases pending — continued high-volume intake

Intelligence Signals

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Minimally invasive, robotic-assisted resection of abdominal wall tumors: a case series.

Toti JMA et al.. Frontiers in surgery. 2026.

5mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Next-generation mesh materials, beyond polypropylene and biologics: A scoping review.

Singh K et al.. Journal of minimal access surgery. 2026 May 22.

17d ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

A Comparative Analysis of Polypropylene Conventional Mesh Fixation Versus 3-point Fixation Technique to Assess Post-Surgical Outcomes in Lichtenstein Hernia Repair (RCT).

Status: COMPLETED. Phase: NA. Conditions: İnguinal Hernia, Complication,Postoperative, Pain, Postoperative. Sponsor: Sahar Mughis. Interventions: 3-point mesh fixation, Conventional Mesh Fixation

8mo ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

STAPLES VERSUS SUTURES FOR MESH FIXATION IN LICHTENSTEIN HERNIOPLASTY: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL EVALUATING POSTOPERATIVE OUTCOMES IN INGUINAL HERNIA PATIENTS

Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION. Phase: NA. Conditions: Inguinal Hernia Unilateral. Sponsor: Huzaif Saeed Khan. Interventions: Mesh fixation with Staples, Mesh Fixation with Sutures

2mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Ultrasound-guided manual reduction for incarcerated obturator hernia: a bridge to elective surgery or a pragmatic non-operative strategy.

Tanaka M et al.. Surgery today. 2026 Jun 4.

4d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

[Differentiated concept for treatment of incisional hernias].

Kalev G et al.. Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany). 2026 Jun 3.

5d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Combining Abdominal Hernia Repair With Abdominoplasty-Is it Safe?

Alaniz L, Prabhakar N, Evans GRD. Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum. 2026.

5mo ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

Prospective Descriptive Multicentre Pilot Study On The Effectiveness and Safety Of Optilene® Silver Mesh Elastic In Prevention Of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) And Incisional Hernia (IH)

Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING. Phase: N/A. Conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Morbid Obesity. Sponsor: Aesculap AG. Interventions: Prophylactic mesh

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PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Trisquel neoumbilicoplasty: three-flap spiral reconstruction in abdominal wall reconstruction patients.

Burciaga-Soto S, Mejía NAR. Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery. 2026 Jun 2.

6d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Preperitoneal extended totally extraperitoneal (PeTEP) repair for ventral hernia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Menegat ALRS et al.. Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery. 2026 Jun 2.

6d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

A Massive Type IV Hiatal Hernia With Gastric Volvulus and the Complicated Road to Recovery.

Barnes S et al.. Cureus. 2026 Apr.

2mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

[The innovative FRANCIS method-A case report : Combination of abdominoplasty and sublay repair with preservation of the umbilicus in postpartum rectus diastasis and umbilical hernia].

Tobanelli M et al.. Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany). 2026 May 29.

10d ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

AtraUmatic Laparoscopic HerNia Repair Clinical Investigation to Evaluate the Safety and Performance of The ECLIPSIUM System for Mesh Fixation IDE

Status: RECRUITING. Phase: NA. Conditions: Hernia. Sponsor: Tissium. Interventions: ECLIPSIUM® System, Resorbable tacks (AbsorbaTack/SorbaFix)

25d ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

Comparison of Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Onlay Mesh (IPOM Plus) and Extended Totally Extraperitoneal (eTEP) Repair for Incisional Hernia - a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: COMPLETED. Phase: NA. Conditions: Incisional Hernia of Midline of Abdomen. Sponsor: City Clinical Hospital No.1 named after N.I. Pirogov. Interventions: Lap IPOM plus, eTEP

40mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Nonlinear Association of Preoperative HbA1c With 30‑Day Complications After Inguinal Hernia Mesh Repair and Effect Modification by Day‑of‑Surgery Hyperglycemia.

Liu Z, Liu Y. Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques. 2026 May 28.

11d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Beyond Hernia Recurrence: Mesh Reinforcement Significantly Reduces Intrathoracic Wrap Migration after Laparoscopic Fundoplication-A Meta-Analysis of 1171 Patients.

Rivero-Moreno Y et al.. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A. 2026 May 27.

12d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair in Over 65-Year-Old Population: Feasibility, Technique, and Early Results.

Di Benedetto M et al.. Surgical laparoscopy, endoscopy & percutaneous techniques. 2026 May 13.

26d ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

Clinical Outcomes of Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Approach for Recurrent Inguinal Hernia

Status: RECRUITING. Phase: NA. Conditions: Recurrant Inguinal Hernia. Sponsor: Sohag University. Interventions: Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal (TAPP) Repair

2mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Comparative Analysis of Early Complications and Length of Hospital Stay After Laparoscopic and Open Inguinal Hernia Repair.

Socha B et al.. Life (Basel, Switzerland). 2026 Apr 28.

1mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Weiss M et al.. Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS. 2026.

5mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Ventral incisional hernia repair after liver transplant using posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release.

Voidonikolas G et al.. Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery. 2026 May 26.

13d ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

Absorbable Tacker Fixation Versus Non-Fixation in Totally Extraperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Prospective Randomized Study on Postoperative Pain and Quality of Life

Status: COMPLETED. Phase: NA. Conditions: Inguinal Hernia Unilateral, Postoperative Pain, Mesh. Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University. Interventions: Absorbable Tacker Fixation, Non-fixation Mesh Placement

53mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Composite Meshes: A Comprehensive Review of Materials, Biomechanics, Clinical Outcomes, and Emerging Innovations.

Joshi M, Jhawar N. Cureus. 2026 Apr.

2mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Robotic parastomal hernia repair with reinforced tissue matrix; lessons learned from our 74-patient cohort.

Baart JE, van Smaalen TC, Bloemendaal ALA. Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS. 2026.

5mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Laparoscopic extraperitoneal techniques in ventral hernia repair: a retrospective comparative study of TAPP and TEP.

Croceri R et al.. Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS. 2026.

5mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Comparative outcomes of laparoscopic intraperitoneal mesh implantation versus transabdominal preperitoneal repair for umbilical hernia: a retrospective cohort study.

Zhou J, Yu J, Li B. Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery. 2026 May 25.

14d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Surgical meshes: types, clinical applications, and associated complications.

Rezvani M et al.. Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer edition. 2026 May 25.

14d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Effect of the Secure Tacking Against Recurrence (STAR) Technique on Recurrence After Transabdominal Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair.

Bessho T et al.. Asian journal of endoscopic surgery. 2026 Jan-Dec.

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PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

The concept of Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Rectus Aponeuroplasty (LIRA) technique in complex abdominal hernias based on size and location.

Morales-Conde S et al.. BMC surgery. 2026 May 23.

16d ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

Perioperative Safety and Long-Term Outcomes of Mesh Repair in Nonagenarians Undergoing Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study

Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING. Phase: N/A. Conditions: Inguinal Hernia Repair. Sponsor: Fudan University

7d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Fascial closure techniques at stoma reversal: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Meyer E et al.. Techniques in coloproctology. 2026 May 21.

18d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Toupet fundoplication versus fundopexy: Outcomes and need for postoperative dilation for dysphagia.

Bui E et al.. Surgery. 2026 May 20.

19d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Sandwich mesh repair for the treatment of lumbar incisional hernia: a case series.

Orban YA, Baz Y, Hegab YH. BMC surgery. 2026 May 20.

19d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Polypropylene Versus Polydioxanone Sutures for Fascial Closure in Emergency Midline Laparotomy: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Praveen RT et al.. Cureus. 2026 Apr.

2mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Is distance a barrier to postoperative follow-up? a cox proportion analysis of geographic, financial, and clinical factors in ventral hernia repair outcomes.

Balthazar da Silveira C et al.. Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery. 2026 May 20.

19d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Combined Abdominoplasty and Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review of Surgical and Patient-Centered Outcomes.

Marcaccini G et al.. Aesthetic plastic surgery. 2026 May 19.

20d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Antibiotic-enriched decellularized bovine pericardium for abdominal wall repair in rats: Evaluation of inflammatory response and mechanical strength.

Casagrande TAC et al.. Biomedical physics & engineering express. 2026 May 15.

24d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Abdominal Hematoma After IPOM Repair of an Incisional Hernia Mimicking a Recurrence: A Case Report on the Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy.

Rizza V et al.. Annali italiani di chirurgia. 2026 May 10.

29d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Mesh Migration Into the Sigmoid Colon Identified After Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test: A Case Report.

McDermott CJ, Coveney A. Cureus. 2026 Apr.

2mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Complications after biosynthetic long-term absorbable mesh implantation for ventral hernia repair in clean and contaminated environments: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Wieser M, van den Berg R, Romain B. Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery. 2026 May 14.

25d ago

ClinicalTrials.govclinical trialHernia Mesh (Bard)

Short-term Outcome and Inflammatory Stress Response Following Transabdominal Preperitoneal Inguinal Hernia Repair (TAPP) - A Prospective, Randomized Trial Comparing Laparoscopy to the Robotic-assisted Approach

Status: COMPLETED. Phase: NA. Conditions: Hernia, Inguinal, Laparoscopy. Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark. Interventions: Robotic TAPP, Laparoscopic TAPP

43mo ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Muscle Herniae in the Lower Leg.

Antonetti C et al.. Sports medicine and arthroscopy review. 2026 May 14.

25d ago

PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Endoscopic Preperitoneal Mesh Repair (ePPM) for Concurrent Ventral Abdominal Wall and Groin Hernia: Initial Series With Long-Term Results.

Yang GPC, Tung KLM, Lomanto D. Asian journal of endoscopic surgery. 2026 Jan-Dec.

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PubMedpubmedHernia Mesh (Bard)

Safety and efficacy of retromuscular-onlay dual-mesh reconstruction for massive abdominal wall defects secondary to abdominal wall endometriosis resection.

Ding D et al.. Updates in surgery. 2026 May 13.