Timeline

 

  • March 2010 –  Ethicon’s Flexible Composite Hernia Mesh is available for use in the U.S. market. It was approved without a clinical trial, through the FDA’s 501(k) application. This means it was approved because it was “similar” to other types of hernia mesh on the market.
  • April 2016 – Lawsuit filed against Ethicon after patient suffered severe complications in 2015 from a hernia repair using Ethicon’s Flexible Composite mesh. This will be the first hernia mesh trial, with a date set for January 22, 2018 before Judge J. Phil Gilbert.
  • May 2016 – Urgent field notice is released after two studies in Germany and Denmark show higher hernia recurrence and re-operation rates among patients using Ethicon’s hernia mesh, compared to other similar products.
  • May 2016 – Johnson & Johnson issues a voluntary global market withdrawal for its Ethicon Flexible Composite Hernia Mesh due to an increased risk of side effects.
  • September 2016 –  A lawsuit was filed against Ethicon by a woman from Florida. The hernia mesh grew into her intestines, which required surgery and caused serious health problems.

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If you suffered health problems after undergoing a hernia mesh procedure you may qualify for compensation. Recovery may include compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and loss of spousal consortium. Avram Blair & Associates, P.C. is headquartered in Houston, Texas but handles hernia mesh cases nationwide. To find out if you have a claim, please call Avram Blair & Associates, P.C. at (800) 634-7490 or contact us online for your free consultation.

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If you or a loved one have suffered because of a dangerous drug or device, or have been injured, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Recovery may include compensations for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and loss of wages. Please contact Avram Blair & Associates, P.C. immediately. We will spend time evaluating any potential claims. Call us toll-free (888) 384-5745 or fill out the form below and a Legal Intake Specialist will reach out to you.

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