Breast mesh and “internal bra” implants can have serious health complications for women, including mesh migration and erosion, infections, and breast deformation. If you suffered adverse health effects after receiving a breast mesh implantation in Minnesota, contact Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC, for a free consultation about a potential lawsuit. We are highly experienced defective medical device attorneys.
Why Choose Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC?
- Our team of personal injury attorneys has been committed to seeking justice for consumers and patients who have been injured by defective medical devices since 1986.
- We have proven case results. We recently obtained a record $29 million verdict for a birth injury case and $10 million for defective hip replacement devices.
- Our law firm is dedicated to client success. We love what we do, and it shows in how we advocate for our clients. You won’t pay us anything unless we win your breast mesh case.
Why Women in Minneapolis are Filing Breast Mesh Lawsuits
Around the country, women elect to undergo breast augmentation and reconstruction surgeries without realizing the dangers of using unapproved surgical mesh as an “internal bra” to support breast tissue or implants. The use of surgical mesh for this purpose has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Surgical mesh used in breast reconstruction, lift and augmentation surgeries has recently been connected to serious health problems and lasting complications for women. Breast mesh lawsuits are currently being filed in Minneapolis, alleging that the manufacturers of these mesh devices failed to warn consumers of known risks.
Furthermore, physicians have opted to use breast mesh prior to FDA approval. Women affected by defective breast mesh and failed surgeries are now seeking financial compensation from manufacturers and physicians for their related medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and physical scarring or disfigurement.
Common Complications Linked to Defective Breast Mesh
The implantation of “internal bra” breast mesh has led to painful, destructive and even life-threatening problems for many women. Surgical mesh used in breast-related procedures has been linked to a growing number of health complications, including:
- Mesh migration
- Mesh erosion
- Failed breast reconstruction
- Scar tissue buildup around the mesh
- Capsular contracture (hardening of scar tissue)
- Breast deformation or distortion
- Chronic pain
- Persistent swelling or breast hardness
- Severe infection
- Long-term tissue damage
- Hematoma (blood pooling beneath the skin)
- Tissue death (necrosis)
- Seroma (a pocket of fluid beneath the skin)
- The need for additional cosmetic procedures
Oftentimes, these health complications lead to the need for painful revision and corrective surgeries to remove the mesh and – in some cases – the breast implant. Many unexpected complications require emergency medical intervention.
Leading Breast Mesh Products Named in Litigation
The FDA has never approved the use of any surgical mesh for breast augmentation, repair or lift operations. In addition, the FDA has specifically warned of higher safety risks connected to acellular dermal matrix products. Any type of breast mesh could be the subject of a lawsuit, including:
- AlloDerm Regenerative Tissue Matrix
- AlloMax and FlexHD Acellular Dermal Matrix
- DuraSorb Monofilament Mesh
- GalaFLEX Mesh Internal Bra
- OviTex
- Phasix
- Strattice Reconstructive Tissue Matrix
- SurgiMend
- TiLOOP Bra
Breast mesh claims suggest that adverse patient outcomes are far more common than what has been communicated to patients and consumers by manufacturers. Inadequate warnings and safety tests demonstrate a prioritization of profits over patient safety. Now, lawyers are investigating whether mesh manufacturers adequately tested their products and issued proper safety warnings before releasing them for patient use.
Who Qualifies to File a Breast Mesh Lawsuit in Minneapolis?
Anyone who received a breast mesh implant and subsequently suffered adverse health outcomes or medical complications due to the device may have grounds for a medical product liability claim in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
You may qualify if the following is true:
- You underwent breast surgery involving a mesh implant device.
- You experienced complications such as implant migration, infections or chronic pain as a result.
- You suffered specific losses, such as physical pain and suffering and medical bills.
You can confirm your eligibility to take legal action as a breast mesh victim in Minneapolis during a free initial consultation at Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC. Our lawyers will carefully review your situation to determine whether your case has merit. If so, we can handle all the legal legwork of your lawsuit for you while you focus on your health.
What Compensation Can Minneapolis Breast Mesh Victims Recover?
Holding a product manufacturer or physician liable for adverse health complications from breast mesh implants could lead to financial compensation being awarded to the victim for various economic and non-economic damages.
A successful breast mesh lawsuit could lead to a settlement or jury verdict with compensation for:
- Present and future medical expenses
- Necessary revision surgeries
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Lost wages or income
- Long-term health effects
- Disfigurement or scarring
- Loss of enjoyment or quality of life
- Out-of-pocket costs
The damages available in a breast mesh lawsuit in Minneapolis will depend on the injuries and losses involved in the specific case.
How Minnesota’s Statute of Limitations Affects Your Breast Mesh Claim
In Minnesota, a law called the statute of limitations places a strict four-year deadline on most product liability cases. Section 541.05 of the Minnesota Statutes states that any claim “based on the strict liability of the defendant and arising from the manufacture, sale, use or consumption of a product shall be commenced within four years.”
The clock typically begins on the date when the injury occurred or when it reasonably should have been discovered through due diligence. If you wait longer than four years and attempt to file a breast mesh lawsuit in Minneapolis, the courts will most likely bar you from seeking a financial recovery. This is why it is important to take legal action promptly.
How a Minneapolis Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help
If you or a loved one has been adversely affected by mesh used in breast augmentation, reconstruction or lift surgeries in Minnesota, speak with an attorney at Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC, for a free review of your case. We will explore your financial recovery options after assessing your circumstances.
If we offer to represent you during a breast mesh lawsuit in Minneapolis, our attorneys will conduct a comprehensive investigation, hire medical and product safety experts, preserve and collect key evidence to support your claim, and go up against one or multiple defendants to seek justice on your behalf.
Goldenberg Lauricella, PLLC, is actively investigating individual cases and mass tort litigation involving breast mesh. We understand how complex medical product liability cases work and how to get the most for our clients. If you suffered any type of injury or health complication following a breast surgery that involved mesh, contact us today.