Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Overview
Last updated: April 10, 2026
What Is the Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
Thousands of patients are filing lawsuits against hernia mesh manufacturers alleging that their defective products caused severe complications including chronic pain, mesh migration, infection, organ perforation, and the need for revision surgery.
Hernia mesh is a medical device used to reinforce tissue during hernia repair. While most hernia surgeries are successful, defective mesh products have caused serious injuries to hundreds of thousands of patients. Multiple manufacturers have faced litigation.
Which Hernia Mesh Products Are Involved?
Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson)
- Physiomesh — Recalled in 2016 after reports of high failure rates
- Proceed Surgical Mesh
- Prolene Hernia System
C.R. Bard / Davol
- Kugel Mesh — Recalled in 2005-2007
- 3DMax Mesh
- Ventralex
- Composix
- PerFix Plug
- Sepramesh
Atrium Medical
- C-QUR Mesh — Linked to high infection rates
Covidien / Medtronic
- Parietex Composite Mesh
What Injuries Are Linked to Defective Hernia Mesh?
Common complications from defective hernia mesh include:
- Chronic pain at the surgical site
- Mesh migration — The device moves from its original position
- Mesh adhesion — The mesh sticks to internal organs
- Infection at the implant site
- Bowel obstruction or perforation
- Organ damage (particularly intestines and bladder)
- Fistula formation (abnormal connections between organs)
- Hernia recurrence — The hernia returns despite the mesh
- Need for revision surgery — Often complex and risky
- Mesh shrinkage or contraction
Current Status of the Litigation
Multiple Multidistrict Litigations (MDLs) have been established:
| MDL | Defendant | Location |
|---|---|---|
| MDL 2782 | Ethicon (Physiomesh) | Northern District of Georgia |
| MDL 2846 | C.R. Bard | Southern District of Ohio |
| MDL 2753 | Atrium (C-QUR) | District of New Hampshire |
Settlements Reached
- C.R. Bard agreed to pay approximately $184 million to settle around 3,000 cases
- Atrium Medical has faced multiple individual settlements
- Ethicon has been subject to significant individual verdicts
What Are Plaintiffs Alleging?
The lawsuits allege that manufacturers:
- Used defective materials that caused higher complication rates
- Failed to adequately test their products before release
- Concealed safety data showing high failure rates
- Failed to warn patients and surgeons about serious risks
- Continued selling products with known safety issues
Why You Should Act Now
If you received a hernia mesh implant and experienced complications:
- Statutes of limitations vary by state
- Medical records documenting your implant and complications are essential
- Revision surgery records strengthen your case
A free case review costs nothing. If your hernia mesh failed or caused complications, you may be entitled to compensation.
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