Parietex hernia mesh comes in many varieties for many types of hernia repair. It is made by Covidien, a subsidiary of Medtronic. The first Parietex hernia mesh product hit the market in 1999. Although no Parietex hernia mesh products have been recalled in the U.S., many of the products are known to cause serious complications, as evidenced by … [Read more...]
Hernia Repair and Hernia Mesh Basics
Hernia surgeries are one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. Approximately one million hernia surgeries are performed every year. With so many surgeries, many companies have developed and sell mesh products for use in hernia repairs. A hernia operation is to repair a “hole” or a “weak point” in the surrounding muscle or … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Polypropylene Mesh
Polypropylene is the second most popular plastic, making up 27% of all manufactured plastics. Phillips Petroleum claims it developed the polypropylene commercial process in 1951 when it was trying to figure out what to do with its natural gas reserves. Polypropylene is cheap. It is made from the byproducts of the refining process in the … [Read more...]
Hernia Repair Complications and Defective Mesh Lawsuits
Hernias are a common ailment. Repair surgeries for hernias are also one of the most common types of surgeries in the US. There are over half a million hernia repair surgeries performed annually in the US. Understanding Hernias When a muscle weakens, the underlying organs, layers or fatty tissue can squeeze through the weakened area and form a … [Read more...]
Defective Physiomesh Hernia Repair Patch
If you have suffered complications after ventral hernia repair, you may be a victim of the defective Ethicon Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh hernia patch. A ventral hernia is a bulge or hole in the abdominal wall often forming after a previous surgical incision doesn’t heal properly. Ethicon recalled its defective mesh in May, 2016, after … [Read more...]
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