Understanding Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Complications, recalls, and eligibility
2026 Hernia Mesh Litigation Status
20K+
Active Cases
80K+
FDA Reports
12
Recalls
$350,000
Avg Settlement
Complications & Avg Settlements
| Complication | Avg Settlement |
|---|---|
Mesh Migration/Shrinkage Mesh moved or contracted after surgery | $250,000 |
Chronic Pain Syndrome Ongoing severe pain from mesh | $350,000 |
Mesh Rejection/Infection Body rejected mesh, severe infection | $450,000 |
Bowel/Organ Perforation Mesh perforated intestines or organs | $750,000 |
Multiple Revision Surgeries Required 2+ corrective surgeries | $600,000 |
Wrongful Death Fatal mesh complications | $2,000,000 |
Recalled Mesh Products
- • Ethicon Physiomesh (Johnson & Johnson)
- • Atrium C-QUR (Atrium Medical)
Surgery Factors
- • Single Revision Surgery: 1x
- • Two Revision Surgeries: 1.4x
- • Three+ Revision Surgeries: 1.8x
- • Permanent Disability: 2.2x
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Based on official MDL 2846 (S.D. Ohio) litigation benchmarks, FDA MAUDE safety database metrics, and clinical revision surgery cost analysis.