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Hernia Mesh Pain: It’s a Polypropylene Problem
Atrium’s C-Qur hernia meshHernia Mesh utilizes polypropylene as the main component of its mesh. Polypropylene was originally developed for use in underwater oil rigging. The only polypropylene manufacturer in the United States quit selling polypropylene to medical device companies in 2005. The manufacturer stated polypropylene is not fit for human implantation. However, medical device companies have since found third parties to buy their polypropylene from. Polypropylene is believe to be a key factor in the development of chronic hernia mesh pain. Atrium’s C-Qur hernia mesh obtained approval via the FDA 510(k) program in 2006. The approval process only mandated Atrium to demonstrate that their mesh was similar to other mesh already on the market. The FDA had previously approved a mesh made from polypropylene in the 1990’s. Therefore, Atrium’s C-Qur hernia mesh didn’t have to undergo the rigorous FDA testing of medical devices.
Hernia mesh pain can be a life-long complication
Our hernia mesh lawyer has uncovered that nearly 50% of people implanted with mesh will experience hernia mesh pain. The body generally treats polypropylene as a foreign object, which causes a foreign-body reaction. The body attacks and tries to break foreign objects down. However, the body is unable to break polypropylene down. The polypropylene combined with the Omega 3 fatty acid layer of the C-Qur hernia mesh, wreaks havoc on the body. For some people, hernia mesh pain is the result of nerve damage. Unfortunately, nerve damage can persist even after mesh removal. Complete removal is difficult because the mesh’s composition changes as the body attacks it. The mesh can become as hard as a rock while inside of the patient. Once the mesh has hardened, it will never soften again. A solid rock type substance can lead to life-long hernia mesh pain.
Hernia mesh pain? Call the Hollis Law Firm
If you were implanted with a C-Qur hernia mesh, please call the Hollis Law Firm today at 1 (800) 701-3672. Atrium’s C-Qur mesh has serious side effects and figuring out how to proceed after your surgery can be confusing – we can help you make sense of your options. Our knowledgeable legal team will review your C-Qur hernia mesh lawsuit free of charge. All case reviews are confidential and we work on a contingency fee basis, you won’t owe any money unless we win your case. Visit our general hernia mesh lawsuit page for more information on dangerous hernia meshes.
