Hernia mesh manufacturers have been facing a high number of lawsuits as the number of complications among patients due to the use of hernia mesh devices are increasing on a large scale. The complaints against the manufacturers namely, Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard, Gor and Atrium have been on the rise. Over 1,70,000 patients have suffered the complications due to the use of Hernia Mesh implants and they have admitted that the manufacturers didn’t acknowledge them about the side effects of using such mesh implant devices.
Other than the basic issues such as abdominal cramping or pain, patients also face many serious conditions such as bowel obstruction and testicular problems. As per the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), hernia mesh manufacturers were allowed to release their products into the market after rigorous testing using the 510(k) clearance process.
Hernia mesh devices are in high use to repair different types of hernia cases. And the number of cases in the UK and the USA has increased significantly over the last few years. After the Hernia Mesh lawsuit awareness, people from across the world are narrating their experiences related to the complications originated from the use of Hernia Mesh devices. In the UK, the number of patients ranging from 68,000 to 1,70,000 is at high risk for serious complications pertaining to hernia mesh implants. In the US and New Zealand, the residents have been campaigning against the manufacturers of the hernia mesh devices.
Due to the increasing number of complications, many hernia mesh manufacturers have been facing lawsuits following the complaints of defective implants by patients. Recently, in May of 2019, a fine of $80 million was imposed on Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary Ethicon. The company paid $30 million as a compensation to the plaintiff and $50 million was awarded for punitive damages.
