Atrium C-Qur Hernia Mesh Claims
You may not know what type of hernia mesh you have but we are evaluating ALL hernia mesh cases.
If you have suffered from a hernia and had surgery, or other complications such as swelling, pain, or infection, please contact us at 424-245-5505 or fill out the form on this page.
We are evaluating these cases because it has been found that patients who have undergone hernia corrective surgery were more likely to develop complications after the surgery if certain mesh products were used.
About Atrium C-Qur Hernia Mesh
The Atrium C-Qur Mesh is a hernia repair mesh made by Atrium. It was previously approved to be marketed by the FDA in 2005 through the 510K approval program, which allows medical device makers to receive faster approval of a product by showing that it is almost the same as a similar product that is already on the market, without having to undergo the standard requirements of testing and research. If you believe you have this mesh, we are available to hear your claim. Fill out the form or call 424-245-5505.
The Atrium C-Qur Mesh is a polypropylene mesh that is covered in a gel. In October 2012, the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Atrium, alleging that the company failed to respond to complaints about the C-Qur Mesh. The Food and Drug Administration further alleged that the company failed to review or investigate complaints involving the failures of the C-Qur Mesh and alleged infections that developed in patients that had the mesh used in hernia corrective surgery.
What is Hernia Surgery?
A hernia occurs when an organ or fatty tissue in the body pushes through a weak spot in the surrounding tissue. Hernias commonly occur in the groin area depending on if it is in the inner or outer part of the groin. Hernias can also occur in the abdomen or in the upper stomach. Hernias can also occur as a result of surgery in the afflicted area.
It is alleged in the investigation from the Food and Drug Administration, that Atrium knew or should have known about these problems before placing the mesh into the market. Generally manufacturers have an obligation to adequately research and test their products before placing them into the market, and should warn potential consumers of the risks associated with using the product.
Problems and Complications
Certain symptoms to be cautious of that have been reported due to complications form the Atrium C-Qur are: pain, swelling, adhesions, obstructions, mesh migration, bacterial infection, hernia recurrence and additional surgeries to treat the recurring hernia.
The failure rate of the Atrium C-Qur mesh appears to be considerably high, potentially resulting in the need for corrective surgery and potentially leaving patients with other health problems that they did not have prior to the corrective surgery.
If the mesh adheres to the bowel, it can lead to the bowel becoming twisted or punctured, which would cause gastric ulcers or other problems within the gastrointestinal track. In the most extreme cases, infections can develop and lead to sepsis and gangrene, which can be potentially fatal.
Please Contact Us
Lawyers are currently evaluating claims against Atrium for its production of the Atrium C-Qur Mesh. A recall has not been issued for the C-Qur Mesh, but the product is slowly being removed from the market.
If you have had a surgery to correct a hernia, or are experiencing the symptoms that were explained in this article, please contact us at 424-245-5505. or through the form on this page.
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