Hernia Mesh (Bard)
OpenFASTCausation
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
Intelligence Signals
. The recalled chairs' legs can break, posing injury and fall hazards to consumers.
. The recalled gates violate the mandatory standard for expansion gates and expandable enclosures because a child's torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to entrapment.
. The cord lock on the recalled water ballons' storage bags contain a regulated phthalate, which violate the federal phthalate ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
. The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail, or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. In addition, the bed rails do not bear the required hazard warning labels.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of the draft guidance entitled "Hernia Mesh--Package Labeling Recommendations." This draft guidance provides labeling recommendations for hernia mesh devices that are intended to help promote the safe and effective use of hernia mesh. This draft guidance is not final nor is it for implementation at this time.
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Key Facts
- Status
- active
Geographic Exposure
Eligibility Criteria
- ✓Had a hernia mesh device implanted
- ✓Experienced mesh erosion, migration, or shrinkage
- ✓Suffered chronic pain, infection, or bowel perforation
- ✓Required revision surgery or mesh removal