Hernia Mesh

⚠ BORDERLINE MATURE / SETTLEMENT 2 signals
Mesh Failure, Adhesion, Perforation  ·  Polypropylene Hernia Mesh
DEFENDANT
Bard / Davol / Ethicon / Covidien
MDL / DOCKET
MDL 2846 (Bard)
S.D. Ohio
JUDGE
Hon. Edmund Sargus
PLAINTIFFS
35,000+
BELLWETHER / TRIAL
Completed
SETTLEMENT STATUS
Multiple defendant settlements
📋 Case Overview

Polypropylene hernia mesh products from multiple manufacturers have caused serious complications including adhesions, perforations, infections, and mesh migration. The major MDLs are in mature or settlement phases. C.R. Bard/Davol, Ethicon/J&J, and Covidien/Medtronic have all faced mass tort claims. New cases from recent revision surgeries may still qualify under the discovery rule.

⚗ CAUSATION SUMMARY

Polypropylene mesh degrades, shrinks, and stiffens after implantation, causing chronic pain, recurrence, bowel obstruction, and erosion into adjacent structures. The injury mechanism is well-established through bellwether trials and expert testimony. Strongest remaining cases involve recent revision surgeries and specific high-risk mesh products.

⚖️ Litigation Status DECLINING — MATURE MDL
MDL / Court
MDL 2846 (Bard) — Mature/Settlement | Multiple other MDLs
Active Plaintiffs
35,000+

The major hernia mesh MDLs are in settlement or wind-down phases. Bard/Davol has resolved thousands of cases. Ethicon and Covidien settlements ongoing. New cases limited to recent revision surgeries.

Key Verdicts & Settlements
⚖️
Multiple Bard bellwether verdicts — plaintiff wins (2019–2022)
Series of bellwether trials drove Bard to negotiate global resolution. Established strong liability framework.
💰
Multi-billion Bard/Davol global settlement (2022)
Covers majority of MDL 2846 inventory. Specific terms not publicly disclosed.
💰
Ethicon Physiomesh settlements (2020–ongoing)
Following 2016 product recall. Settlement values range widely based on injury severity.
📉
Filing trend: Declining. Mature MDL — bulk of claims resolved. New campaigns limited to recent revision surgeries. Attorneys should screen carefully for recent revision surgeries.
📍 Geographic Exposure
●Nationwide
●MDL 2846 (Bard) in S.D. Ohio; multiple other MDLs in S.D. West Virginia
●No geographic restriction
🏢 Key Defendants
DEFENDANT
ROLE
INTEL NOTE
C.R. Bard / Davol (BD)
Primary defendant
MDL 2846; multiple billion-dollar settlements
Ethicon / Johnson & Johnson
Major defendant
Physiomesh recalled 2016; significant settlements
Covidien / Medtronic
Major defendant
Parietex and other products; active cases
Atrium Medical
Manufacturer
C-QUR fish oil-coated mesh MDL
✅ Campaign Eligibility Criteria
✓Hernia mesh implant surgery after 2000
✓Subsequent revision surgery to remove or repair mesh
✓Documented complications: infection, migration, adhesion, perforation, or chronic pain
✓Revision surgery within applicable filing window (2–4 years from revision)
These criteria reflect general case strength indicators and are not legal advice. Contact CloudIntake to screen individual claimants.
📅 Litigation Timeline
2016
Ethicon recalls Physiomesh following registry data showing high complication rates
2018
MDL 2846 (Bard) formed in S.D. Ohio
2020–2023
Multiple bellwether verdicts and settlements with major manufacturers
2023
Most major MDLs in settlement or wind-down phase
2024
New claims from recent revision surgeries still viable under discovery rule
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JACOB SCORE™
Hernia Mesh
67 / 100
ScienceModerate
MomentumModerate
CampaignModerate
TimelineModerate
VerdictsStrong
LARGE SETTLEMENTS · MATURE MDL
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