A Sacramento man has filed a lawsuit in Contra Costa County, California, against several medical device manufacturers, including Covidien Inc., Medtronic USA Inc., Tyco Healthcare Group LP, and others, claiming that a defective hernia mesh implant resulted in severe and long-term injuries.

The plaintiff alleges that he underwent hernia repair surgery in May 2022, during which a Covidien ProGrip Self-Gripping Polyester Mesh implant was used. Following the surgery, he experienced multiple complications, including mesh failure, nerve damage, and chronic pain, ultimately requiring additional procedures, such as a triple neurectomy and vasectomy, to remove the faulty mesh.

The lawsuit asserts that the defendants were negligent in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of the hernia mesh, and failed to inform both patients and healthcare providers about its potential risks. The plaintiff argues that the mesh’s design led to its contraction, migration, and degradation, causing significant pain and necessitating further invasive surgeries. Additionally, the complaint includes claims against the implanting surgeon and Contra Costa Health, alleging medical negligence for not properly obtaining informed consent and providing adequate postoperative care.

The lawsuit includes multiple causes of action, including strict product liability, negligence, fraudulent concealment, breach of express warranty, and medical malpractice. The plaintiff seeks both compensatory and punitive damages, claiming that the defendants knowingly misrepresented the safety of the mesh and concealed its risks from doctors and patients.

This case may ultimately be transferred to the Multi-District Litigation (MDL).