Arizona Hernia Mesh Victims Fight Back
Across Arizona, patients who underwent hernia repair surgery are suffering from severe complications caused by defective mesh implants. These widely used medical devices were supposed to strengthen tissue repair, but instead have caused debilitating pain, infection, and the need for additional surgeries.
At Phillips Law Group, our Arizona hernia mesh attorneys understand the devastating impact these complications have on your health, finances, and quality of life. We’re committed to holding negligent manufacturers accountable for the harm their products have caused to Arizona residents.
Many patients received hernia mesh implants without being fully informed about the serious risks. Only later did they discover these devices could migrate, erode, adhere to organs, or cause chronic infections. For many, these complications have resulted in multiple surgeries, hospital stays, and ongoing medical treatment.
Since 2006, several types of hernia mesh products have been linked to serious complications, with some even being recalled by the FDA. Despite these known risks, manufacturers continued marketing similar products without adequate warnings to patients or doctors.
Don’t suffer in silence. The legal team at Phillips Law Group is ready to evaluate your case today.
Understanding Defective Mesh Products
Hernia mesh is a medical device used in approximately 90% of hernia repair surgeries in the United States. Made from synthetic materials like polypropylene or animal-derived tissues, these mesh patches are designed to provide support to weakened tissue and prevent hernia recurrence.
While properly designed mesh can be effective, many products have proven dangerous to patients. The FDA has issued multiple safety communications and recalls concerning hernia mesh devices, including:
- Ethicon’s Physiomesh was withdrawn from the market in 2016 after data showed higher-than-average revision surgery rates.
- Several C.R. Bard products have been recalled due to packaging errors and high complication rates.
- Atrium’s C-QUR mesh has been linked to severe inflammatory responses.
Medical research published in JAMA Surgery shows patients with certain mesh implants face higher risks of complications than expected. These problems typically don’t appear immediately after surgery but develop over time as the mesh deteriorates or interacts with surrounding tissue.
Many problematic mesh products reached the market through the FDA’s 510(k) clearance process, which allows devices to enter the market without rigorous clinical testing if they’re “substantially equivalent” to existing products. This regulatory shortcut meant many mesh products weren’t adequately tested before being implanted in thousands of patients.
Our Arizona hernia mesh attorneys work with medical experts to establish exactly how these defective products caused your injuries and who should be held responsible.
Serious Mesh Complications
Many Arizona patients have suffered severe complications from hernia mesh implants. These serious side effects often require additional surgeries and cause lasting damage. Here are the most common complications that may qualify you for compensation.
When mesh breaks free from implantation sites, it can travel through the body causing damage to organs and tissues, often requiring emergency removal.
Mesh materials can harbor bacteria resistant to antibiotics, leading to persistent infections that cause pain, inflammation, and often necessitate complete device removal.
Mesh can erode into nearby organs, causing dangerous perforations in the bowel or bladder that lead to life-threatening infections requiring emergency surgery.
Mesh can cause tissues to abnormally stick together, resulting in severe pain, bowel obstruction, and in some cases, infertility issues requiring surgical intervention.
Failed mesh repairs can lead to hernia recurrence, necessitating additional surgeries that increase risks with each procedure and extend recovery times significantly.
These complications often require revision surgeries, extensive medical treatment, and lengthy recovery. If you’ve experienced any of these issues after hernia mesh surgery, our Arizona hernia mesh attorneys can help you seek justice.
Legal Basis for Claims
Hernia mesh lawsuits are complex product liability cases that require experienced legal representation. Our Phillips Law Group hernia mesh attorneys build strong claims based on these key legal principles to help Arizona victims secure maximum compensation.
Manufacturers created inherently unsafe products with design flaws that make them unreasonably dangerous even when used as intended by skilled surgeons.
Quality control failures during production resulted in contaminated or structurally compromised mesh that poses significant risks after implantation.
Companies failed to properly disclose known risks to doctors and patients, preventing informed decisions about treatment options and safer alternatives.
Manufacturers aggressively promoted mesh products while downplaying risks and exaggerating benefits, misleading both patients and medical professionals.
These legal theories have led to significant verdicts and settlements nationwide. Our Arizona hernia mesh lawyers leverage this foundation to pursue maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Do You Qualify for a Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
If you’ve suffered complications from hernia mesh, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. Our Arizona hernia mesh attorneys regularly help clients who meet these qualification criteria:
- Implant Timing: You must have received hernia mesh implanted on or after 2006. This timeframe covers most problematic mesh products currently under litigation.
- Documented Complications: You must have experienced serious complications such as infection, mesh migration, organ damage, chronic pain, or hernia recurrence that required additional medical treatment.
- Medical Intervention: You must either:
- Have undergone revision surgery to remove, repair, or replace the failed mesh
- Have a scheduled surgery to address mesh complications
- Have seen a doctor within the past year documenting ongoing mesh-related issues
- Special Requirement for 2006-2009 Implants: If your mesh was implanted between 2006-2009, you must have had removal, repair, or replacement surgery to qualify.
These criteria help establish the connection between your injuries and the defective mesh. Our Phillips Law Group’s experienced hernia mesh lawyers can review your medical records to determine if you meet these qualifications and guide you through the legal process of seeking justice.
Taking Action
If you believe you’ve been harmed by hernia mesh, taking prompt action is crucial to protecting your legal rights. Follow these important steps to strengthen your potential claim and maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation.
Prioritize your health by getting medical care for any symptoms related to your hernia mesh implant to document the connection between the device and your injuries.
Keep all medical records, bills, correspondence with doctors, and notes about how complications affect your daily life to support your claim.
Complete our instant case assessment to determine if your situation qualifies for compensation and understand the potential value of your claim.
Arizona’s statute of limitations restricts how long you have to file a hernia mesh claim, making prompt legal consultation essential to preserving your rights.
Evaluate Your Case Now
Don’t wait to seek justice if you’ve been harmed by hernia mesh. Our Arizona hernia mesh attorneys are ready to review your case and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Time limits apply. Complete our instant case evaluation today to see if you qualify.