Strattice Mesh: The Scaffold at the Center of Litigation
Strattice mesh, a non-crosslinked porcine dermis product, was FDA-cleared in 2007 for hernia reinforcement but adopted for breast surgery by the mid-2010s to buttress lifts and implants against gravity. Lawsuits allege that while effective in less dynamic abdominal sites, the mesh’s porosity allows bacterial infiltration in the breast’s high-mobility area, fostering biofilms and chronic inflammation.
Surgeons suture it as a sling beneath the skin, expecting it to integrate and dissolve harmlessly, but cases show incomplete absorption and foreign body reactions, leading to asymmetry and discomfort. Complaints highlight SIA’s (now Allergan) marketing materials that emphasized “natural remodeling” without caveats for cosmetic off-label use, potentially misleading physicians and patients. With over 800 FDA reports documenting extrusion and necrosis, lawsuits demand transparency on the mesh’s failure rate, estimated at 15–25% in breast applications versus 5% for hernias.
Complications Driving the Strattice Class Action Lawsuit
Complications from Strattice mesh include:
- Biofilm Formation: Bacterial growth on the mesh triggers recurrent infections.
- Granuloma Development: Immune clusters form around fragments, causing lumps and pain.
- Extrusion and Erosion: Mesh migrates through skin or tissue, necessitating excision.
- Contracture and Deformity: Scar tissue tightens around implants, distorting aesthetics.
Signs/Symptoms
- Early Onset: Swelling or warmth at the incision site.
- Persistent Pain: Aching or burning sensations during movement.
- Visible Anomalies: Hard lumps, redness, or skin breakdown.
- Severe Manifestations: Fever, pus, or systemic infection demanding surgery.
- Emotional Burden: Depression or body image issues from surgical revisions.
Symptom management costs $5,000–$25,000 for revisions, plus therapy.
Actions for Strattice Lawsuit Participants
Patients should:
- Undergo imaging to assess mesh status.
- Gather surgical and medical records.
- Consult a Strattice class action lawsuit attorney for a free evaluation.
These steps bolster a Strattice class action lawsuit claim.
Legal Pillars of a Strattice Class Action Lawsuit
The Strattice class action lawsuit is grounded in:
- Product Liability: Unreasonable risks from off-label degradation.
- Negligence: Inadequate breast-specific trials.
- Failure to Warn: Omission of complication rates in labeling.
- Fraud: Misrepresentation of mesh performance.
Recovery may range $50,000–$500,000 per case, with MDL likely. The $8.3 billion Boston Scientific mesh settlement sets a precedent.
Do I Have a Strattice Class Action Lawsuit?
The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers focusing on the representation of plaintiffs in Strattice class action lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.
Free Strattice Class Action Lawsuit Evaluation: If you underwent breast surgery with Strattice mesh and suffered complications like pain or infection, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Strattice class action lawsuit, and our lawyers can help.
References
- https://www.youhavealawyer.com/breast-mesh-lawsuit/
- https://www.drugwatch.com/phasix/
- https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/breast-mesh-lawsuits/
- https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/risks-and-complications-breast-implants
- https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1703260