Atrium C-Qur Hernia Mesh Lawsuit– Is Your Mesh Defective?

Atrium C-Qur Mesh Lawsuit: What You Need to Know

Hernia repair surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States, intended to relieve pain and restore a patient’s quality of life. Many of these surgeries involve the use of a surgical mesh to reinforce the weakened tissue. Patients trust that the medical devices used inside their bodies are safe and effective. Unfortunately, for thousands of people implanted with the Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh, that trust was broken, leading to excruciating pain and life-altering complications.

Atrium Medical Corporation is now facing a wave of lawsuits from patients who allege that the C-Qur mesh was defectively designed, causing severe internal injuries long after their surgery. At Walch Law, we have dedicated our practice to fighting for victims of dangerous and defective medical devices. If you are suffering from complications after a hernia repair involving Atrium C-Qur mesh, you have legal rights. Call Walch Law today to learn more.

What Is Atrium C-Qur Mesh?

The Atrium C-Qur (pronounced “secure”) mesh is a medical device made from polypropylene plastic, coated with a unique layer derived from fish oil. This Omega-3 fatty acid coating was intended to act as an anti-inflammatory barrier, preventing the mesh from adhering to internal organs and tissues. Marketed as a revolutionary product, it was supposed to reduce the risk of complications commonly associated with hernia mesh implants.

However, lawsuits allege that this fish oil coating had the opposite effect, triggering severe allergic and inflammatory reactions, preventing proper healing, and leading to a host of devastating complications.

Severe Complications Linked to Atrium C-Qur Mesh

While any surgery has risks, the complications reported by patients with C-Qur mesh implants go far beyond what is typical. The alleged defective nature of the product has been linked to a range of severe and painful medical problems, often requiring one or more additional surgeries to correct.

Common complications include:

Severe Infections: The fish oil coating can allegedly break down improperly, creating a breeding ground for bacteria that can lead to chronic, hard-to-treat infections at the surgical site.
Chronic Pain: Many patients experience debilitating, long-term pain in the abdomen or groin area, far beyond the normal post-surgical recovery period.
Adhesion Formation: Instead of preventing adhesions (scar tissue that can bind organs together), the C-Qur mesh has been shown to cause dense and dangerous adhesions to organs like the intestines.
Bowel Obstruction or Perforation: In some of the most severe cases, the mesh can erode into or perforate the bowel, leading to life-threatening conditions like sepsis.
Mesh Migration or Contraction: The mesh can shrink, curl, or move from its original placement, causing the hernia to recur and creating new internal injuries.
Allergic Reactions: Many patients have experienced severe inflammatory or allergic reactions to the fish oil coating itself.
Hernia Recurrence: Due to mesh failure, the original hernia often returns, necessitating revision surgery.

For many patients, the only solution is a complex and risky revision surgery to remove the C-Qur mesh. This procedure is often more difficult than the initial surgery because the mesh has become embedded in scar tissue, making its complete removal a significant challenge for surgeons.

Allegations Against Atrium Medical Corporation

The thousands of lawsuits filed against Atrium are not just about a product that failed; they are about a company that allegedly knew its product was dangerous and sold it anyway. The core allegations in the Atrium C-Qur litigation include:

Defective Design: Plaintiffs argue that the fish oil coating is biologically incompatible with the human body and promotes the very complications it was meant to prevent, such as inflammation and adhesion.
Failure to Warn: The lawsuits claim that Atrium failed to adequately warn doctors and patients about the high risk of severe complications associated with the C-Qur mesh.
Negligent Manufacturing: Atrium has faced scrutiny from the FDA for its manufacturing processes, including failing to maintain sterile conditions, which could have contributed to the high rate of post-surgical infections.
Prioritizing Profits Over Patient Safety: The ultimate claim is that Atrium rushed a poorly designed and tested product to market, putting its pursuit of profits ahead of the health and safety of the patients who trusted their device.

Your Legal Rights as an Injured Patient

If you have been harmed by a defective Atrium C-Qur mesh, you have the right to file a product liability lawsuit to hold the manufacturer accountable. This lawsuit is filed directly against Atrium Medical and does not involve suing your surgeon or the hospital where the procedure was performed.

To build a successful case, your legal team must demonstrate that:

You were implanted with an Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh.
The mesh was defective and caused your injuries.
You have suffered damages as a result of those injuries.

A successful defective hernia mesh lawsuit can provide crucial financial compensation for all the damages you have suffered, including:

Past and Future Medical Bills: Coverage for your revision surgery, hospital stays, infection treatments, pain management, and any other medical care you need.
Lost Wages: Compensation for the income you lost while unable to work due to your complications and recovery.
Loss of Earning Capacity: If your injuries leave you with a permanent disability that affects your ability to earn a living in the future.
Pain and Suffering: Financial recovery for the immense physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life you have endured.

What to Do If You Suspect C-Qur Mesh Caused Your Injuries

If you are experiencing complications after a hernia repair, taking the right steps now is critical for both your health and your potential legal claim.

Seek Medical Evaluation: Your health is the top priority. See a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis of what is causing your symptoms.
Identify Your Mesh: Ask your surgeon or the hospital’s medical records department for the product identification sticker from your original surgery. This “sticker” identifies the manufacturer and model of your implant and is a crucial piece of evidence.
Preserve the Explanted Mesh: If you undergo revision surgery, it is vital that the explanted C-Qur mesh is preserved as evidence. Your attorney can send a formal preservation letter to the hospital to ensure it is not destroyed.
Contact the Best Hernia Mesh Attorney for you: Do not wait. Your time to file a lawsuit is strictly limited by a legal deadline called the statute of limitations. The only way to know your rights and protect your claim is to find the best hernia mesh lawyer for you and your family– one who not only knows how to win these cases but is also available to start now.

How Walch Law Fights for Victims of Defective Medical Devices

Taking on a massive medical device corporation is a daunting task, especially when you are dealing with a serious health crisis. The WINNING Los Angeles hernia mesh lawyers at Walch Law are here to handle the entire legal burden, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

Free, No-Obligation Case Review: We will provide a free and confidential consultation to review your medical history, identify your mesh implant, and provide a clear, honest assessment of your legal options.
Immediate Action to Secure Evidence: We act quickly to obtain your medical records and send preservation letters to ensure that all critical evidence, including the explanted mesh, is protected.
Collaboration with Top Medical Experts: We work with a network of leading surgeons and medical specialists who can provide the powerful expert testimony needed to prove that the defective Atrium C-Qur mesh caused your injuries.
No Fee Unless We Win: We handle all hernia mesh lawsuits on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay absolutely nothing unless we secure a financial settlement or verdict for you. We invest our own resources to fight for you.

Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation

You trusted Atrium Medical to provide a safe product, and that trust was violated. You do not have to suffer in silence. It is time to hold them accountable.

Contact the experienced hernia mesh attorneys at Walch Law today for a free, confidential case review. Let us help you understand your rights and fight for the justice and financial security you and your family deserve.