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A Guideline To Defective Hernia Mesh In Medical Malpractice


If you have complications after mesh implantation the lawyers at Percy Martinez Law Firm can help you. According to the recent reports, men and women face serious injuries and suffer illnesses, and serious damages to body tissues after going through mesh repair surgery. Some victims choose to take action by filing a claim against the manufacturers. The repeated painful surgeries and infections impede their activities. Contact the firm if you wish to talk with the lawyer who is familiar with the defective products of hernia mesh.

Are You Suffering From these complications?

A wide range of complications and injuries are reported to be linked to Physiomesh and the Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh, which include:

  • Infection
  • Severe Chronic Pain
  • Rejection
  • Foreign Body Response
  • Bowel and Abdominal Adhesion

The Mesh Products

The two most common products investigated are Atrium C-Qur (pronounced as ‘secure) and Ethicon Physiomesh. In case if you do not know the product you have been implanted, or not sure if it is the above-mentioned product or not, the firm’s attorney will help to figure it out. Hundreds of thousands of the meshes are believed to be implanted in the United States each year.

  • In April 2010, the Ethicon Physiomeshwas brought into the market. It was recalled in May 2016 and before that Ethicon ordered the doctors to voluntary recall Physiomesh products.
  • In March 2006, the Atrium C-Qur mesh was brought into the market. A warning letter was sent by the FDA in October 2012 regarding the defective products. Then the class 2 recall was sent by the FDA in August 2013 on C-Qur Edge products.

Call The Attorney

You need a lawyer on your side. The case of every person is different so consultation with the attorney will be helpful in understanding what to do on behalf. If you decide to take a legal action against the manufacturer company then it is imperative to secure the advocate. But your focus should be on recovering and getting back to the normal life.

Active Lawsuit

Every week people join the active law suits. The present alleges of Atrium C-Qur lawsuit has problems with the coating of O3FA (Omega-3 Fatty Acids). Severe allergic reactions are caused by this mesh. Life-threatening infections can happen due to defective hernia mesh. And these infections are the result of the lack of sterilization. It is difficult to remove mesh from the body once it is implanted. Because of possible future complications, it is difficult to remove it. They ensure you to provide compensation for following

  • Medical visits and ambulance rides
  • Hospitalization and revision surgeries
  • Postoperative recovery
  • Lost wages
  • The daily sufferings from pain

Why Need an Advocate?

Ethicon and Atrium are known to be global corporations; their products are sold in more than 50 countries. They generate revenue of tens millions of dollars each year. In 2011, revenue of $4 billion USD was generated by Ethicon. These companies recruit highly-paid and talented lawyers to make legal teams who work for them and reduce or hide the company exposures and pay less likely. It is sensible to decide to hire an attorney who has experience of litigating against this type of companies.

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About the Author

Shane Seaton is a highly qualified and dedicated Charleston Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer who can help you in your time of need.