Patients rely on medical devices to protect their health. But sometimes, the devices fail. The manufacturer of Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh withdrew the hernia mesh from the market in 2016 because of higher than average rates of complications among patients who had the synthetic mesh implanted to repair hernias. If you have had a laparoscopic hernia repair procedure and experienced complications, you may have been harmed by a defective hernia mesh product. You may have a right to seek compensation for your medical bills and losses related to time off work.
At Becker Law Office, our hernia mesh attorneys are nationally known for our representation of patients who have been harmed by defective medical devices such as Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh. Our product liability attorneys are investigating cases involving injuries linked to Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh. We understand how painful the road to recovery can be. Our committed legal team has the knowledge and resources to help you demand full compensation for your injuries. We believe that the makers of defective medical devices should be held accountable. If Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh hernia has harmed you, Becker Law Office can help you pursue full compensation to pay your medical bills and move ahead with your life.
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Physiomesh is a brand of hernia mesh produced by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. It’s used to repair hernias and to prevent their recurrence. The bottom layer of the mesh is made of polypropylene, while the upper layer is an absorbable coating. The mesh is implanted at the hernia site and, in theory, provides support in the area of weakened tissue to prevent another hernia. That should allow patients to live their lives without having to worry about developing another hernia.
Typically, a product like this would have to go through an extensive testing and vetting process overseen by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, Physiomesh was submitted to the FDA for approval under a 510(k) application process, a type of review process that allows for expedited approval if a product is equivalent to an existing and legally marketed device. Ethicon argued that Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh was comparable to existing products already on the market.
Released in 2010, Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh was used by surgeons in a wide range of hernia repair procedures. However, patients soon began reporting problems. Patients began to have complications from the mesh including pain, infections, movement of the mesh inside the body, and other complications.
Due to concerns about higher rates of complications among patients who received Physiomesh™, Ethicon withdrew the product from the market. But many patients who underwent hernia surgery from 2010 to 2016 may have had the mesh implanted and may still develop complications.
Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh has been linked to several serious side effects including:
After Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh was released, the FDA began to receive reports about complications involving the mesh. Patients were suffering many of the complications discussed above. The FDA has acknowledged that hernia mesh can cause adverse medical conditions such as pain, recurrence, bowel obstruction, and others.
Due to the mounting problems with Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh, Ethicon was forced to act. In 2016, Ethicon issued an alert for the product and recalled all Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh that had not yet been implanted. The mesh has not been returned to the market since that time.
Many hernia repair patients have filed lawsuits alleging that the mesh has caused serious injuries. They also allege that Ethicon failed to warn them about known issues with the product. Given the number of known problems with the product, it’s no surprise these lawsuits are moving forward.
Currently, multi-district litigation (MDL) actions are taking place against Ethicon regarding its Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh. MDLs seek to combine cases during the pretrial phase and use the court’s time more efficiently. The Northern District of Georgia is currently handling an MDL against Ethicon regarding its Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh and the injuries it has caused.
Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh has many known problems. Pain, infection, organ perforation, and many other serious side effects can occur after the device is implanted. At Becker Law Office, we understand how much pain a faulty medical device can cause, and we want to help you. With years of experience helping victims injured by medical devices, we have the knowledge and skills to take your case from start to completion.
If you’ve been injured by Physiomesh™ Flexible Composite Mesh or other medical devices, there may be compensation available. We’ve helped clients throughout the nation find compensation after medical devices like as hernia mesh has harmed them. We’ll work with you to understand your case and advocate for you every step of the way.
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