Your Body Rejected It.
The Manufacturer
Knew It Might.
Surgical mesh implants used in hernia repair, pelvic reconstruction, and breast surgery have led to chronic pain, infection, erosion, and repeat surgery for thousands of patients. Attorneys handling active mesh litigation against Bard, Ethicon, Covidien, and other manufacturers are reviewing new claims nationwide.
Litigation Status
Active Courts.
Real Cases.
Surgical mesh litigation spans several federal and state court proceedings, organized by manufacturer and product. Some claims are being actively tried, others are moving through settlement administration, and new cases are still being accepted across almost every category.
Consolidated in the Southern District of Ohio before Judge Edmund A. Sargus, Jr. A global settlement framework and qualified settlement fund have been established, but new cases — including recent complications and revision surgeries — continue to be filed and reviewed.
Pending in the District of Massachusetts before Judge Patti B. Saris. Bellwether trials are underway in 2026, including a case involving a Symbotex mesh implant that allegedly adhered to internal organs and required revision.
Attorneys handling mesh injury cases in this network work exclusively on contingency. No retainer, no hourly billing. If no settlement or verdict is recovered on your behalf, you owe nothing.
"They designed it, they sold it, and thousands of patients are living with the consequences."
Body Area & Procedure
Every Mesh Category.
One Place to Start.
"Mesh" isn't one product — it's a family of implants used across very different surgeries. A connected attorney will match your specific implant, procedure, and complication to the right litigation.
Hernia Mesh — Inguinal, Ventral, Incisional, Umbilical, Hiatal, Parastomal, Femoral
The largest category of active mesh litigation. Covers original repairs, recurrent hernias, and mesh removal or revision surgery involving Bard/Davol, Covidien, Atrium, and Ethicon polypropylene and composite products.
Pelvic & Transvaginal Mesh — Prolapse, Incontinence, Bladder Slings
Mesh placed transvaginally for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence, including transobturator slings made by Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson, C.R. Bard, and Boston Scientific. Federal MDLs have largely resolved, but new claims are still being filed in state courts as complications surface.
Breast Mesh & "Internal Bra" — Reconstruction, Augmentation, Lift, Revision
Biologic and synthetic scaffolds — including GalaFLEX, Phasix, DuraSorb, Strattice, AlloDerm, AlloMax, FlexHD, and SurgiMend, made by manufacturers such as Galatea Surgical, Integra LifeSciences, Allergan/LifeCell, and TELA Bio — used in post-mastectomy reconstruction, implant revision, and breast lifts. Complications include exposure, infection, seroma, capsular contracture, and deformity requiring further surgery.
Abdominal Wall & Colorectal Mesh — Component Separation, Parastomal Hernia
Larger-scale reconstructive mesh used after major abdominal surgery, ostomy placement, or complex incisional hernias, often supplied by RTI Surgical/MTF Biologics alongside the major hernia mesh manufacturers, where bowel and organ complications carry heightened risk.
Biologic (ADM) & Synthetic / Resorbable Mesh
Human-, porcine-, and other tissue-derived acellular dermal matrix products from manufacturers including Allergan/LifeCell, RTI Surgical, and MTF Biologics, alongside polypropylene, polyester, ePTFE, P4HB, and PDO synthetic and absorbable meshes from Bard, Covidien/Medtronic, Ethicon, and Atrium — each with distinct degradation and complication profiles.
Urological Mesh — Incontinence Slings & Pelvic Reconstruction
Mid-urethral and other slings placed for urinary incontinence, made by manufacturers such as Boston Scientific and C.R. Bard, evaluated separately from prolapse mesh due to differing product design and complication rates.
Eligibility
Your Surgery History
May Support a Claim
Mesh claims cover a wide range of implant types and complications. The threshold question is whether a mesh product was implanted and later caused harm — a connected attorney handles the rest at no cost.
You had hernia repair surgery using mesh
Inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical, hiatal, or parastomal repairs using Bard, Covidien, Atrium, or Ethicon mesh are the core of active hernia mesh litigation.
You had breast reconstruction, augmentation, or a lift with mesh
Biologic or synthetic scaffolds used in post-mastectomy reconstruction, implant revision, or lift procedures — followed by infection, exposure, or a poor outcome requiring further surgery.
You had pelvic organ prolapse or incontinence surgery with mesh
Transvaginal mesh, bladder slings, or transobturator slings implanted for prolapse or stress urinary incontinence that later eroded, migrated, or caused chronic pain.
You experienced chronic pain, infection, or erosion
Persistent pain, recurring infection, mesh erosion or exposure, or migration of the implant are among the most commonly documented mesh complications in litigation.
You needed a second surgery to remove or revise your mesh
A revision or removal procedure is often the strongest single piece of evidence in a mesh claim — it typically documents exactly what went wrong and why.
Your complications appeared months or years after surgery
Mesh complications frequently surface long after implantation. Most states start the filing clock when you discovered — or should have discovered — the link, not on the original surgery date.
How It Works
Zero Upfront.
Every Step Handled.
Attorneys in this network manage the entire mesh lawsuit process. Your job is providing your surgical and medical history — they handle the litigation.
Free Confidential Case Review
A connected attorney reviews your implant type, procedure, and complications alongside your medical history. You'll know quickly if your claim is viable, with no commitment required.
Surgical & Medical Documentation
Operative reports, implant cards, and records from any revision or removal surgery are gathered to establish the link between your mesh implant and your complications.
Filing & MDL Coordination
Your claim is filed and, where applicable, coordinated with the relevant federal MDL or state court proceeding for your specific mesh manufacturer and product.
Settlement or Verdict
Mesh cases are resolving through settlement funds and trial verdicts. A connected attorney's fee comes exclusively from your recovery — you never pay anything out of pocket.
From Those Who Filed
Their Words
"Three years after my hernia repair, the mesh had migrated and I needed a second surgery to remove it. I didn't know that was something I could file a claim over until I looked it up."
"My reconstruction after a mastectomy used a mesh scaffold that ended up exposed and infected. The explant surgery was its own ordeal on top of everything else I'd already been through."
"The sling that was supposed to fix my incontinence started causing pain within a year. It took two more surgeries and a lot of research before I connected the dots."
Common Questions
What You Need to Know
Yes. Federal MDLs against Bard/Davol and Covidien/Medtronic are actively moving through settlement administration and bellwether trials, with additional dockets for Atrium and Ethicon products. Pelvic and breast mesh claims continue in state courts. Submit your information for a free evaluation to find out if your claim qualifies.
Hernia mesh (inguinal, ventral, incisional, umbilical, hiatal, parastomal, femoral), transvaginal and pelvic mesh, bladder slings, breast mesh and acellular dermal matrix products used in reconstruction, and abdominal wall or colorectal mesh are all within scope. A connected attorney can confirm whether your specific implant qualifies.
Yes — a removal or revision surgery is typically strong supporting evidence, not a disqualifier. It usually documents the exact complication that occurred. A connected attorney can review your revision records at no cost.
C.R. Bard / Becton Dickinson (Davol), Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson, Covidien / Medtronic, Atrium Medical, Boston Scientific, and Allergan / LifeCell are among the manufacturers named, depending on the specific product implanted. Find out which litigation applies to your implant.
Yes — statutes of limitation vary by state and generally run from when you discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, the link between your mesh implant and your complications, not necessarily the original surgery date. Contact a connected attorney now to find out the deadline in your state.
Nothing upfront. Attorneys in this network work on contingency — a fee is owed only if compensation is recovered on your behalf. Start your free case review to learn more.
Bard's litigation (MDL 2846) concerns polypropylene hernia mesh implanted in the abdominal wall. Transvaginal mesh litigation involves separate products implanted through the vagina for prolapse or incontinence, largely resolved in federal MDLs closed in 2021 with billions paid out, though individual claims are still filed in state court. A connected attorney can clarify which applies to you.
The Complication Was Real.
So Is Your Right to File.
The evaluation is free. The call is confidential. There is no obligation until you choose to move forward.