There are many types of surgical procedures that can prevent hernias from happening. While many of these treatments have proven successful, the hernia mesh surgery has been linked to incidents of adverse effects post- surgery.

In 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety warning about the risks linked to hernia mesh surgeries. These warnings have led to lawsuits filed by patients who suffered from complications from their procedures. There have also been product recalls made by three hernia mesh manufacturing companies — Bard Davol, Atrium Medical Corporation and Ethicon.

What is a hernia mesh?

Hernia mesh is a term that refers to any type of surgical material that is used for the purpose of repairing and/or preventing the development of hernias. The material may be absorbable meaning that it dissolves in the body over time, or it can be made of polypropylenene (a type of synthetic plastic) or animal tissue.

These materials both provide barriers within the body that prevent hernias from breaking through bodily tissue. Hernia mesh has been shown to lower the recurrence of hernias, but it has also been linked with many complications.

What types of hernia mesh complications are most common?

Most often, the symptom that is experienced with problematic hernia mesh surgeries is pain. Many people experience moderate to severe pain long after their surgery, which can be debilitating. In addition, patients have reported the recurrence of hernias, as well as bowel obstructions and persistent infections.

Many of these symptoms can result from the effects of hernia mesh products that have been recalled and are no longer used. Therefore, if you are a hernia mesh surgery patient in Missouri, you may want to look into further treatment. You also have legal options regarding damages for the pain and suffering that you have endured as a result of these surgical interventions. There are currently class action lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of the faulty hernia mesh products.