Syracuse, New York Breast Mesh Lawsuit

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Is a Recognized Super Lawyer Who Has Spent Decades Protecting the Rights of Breast Mesh Injury Victims. If You or a Loved One Has Sustained Injuries Due to a Defective or Contaminated Breast Mesh Product, The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Could Help You Explore Your Best Options for Effective Legal Relief.

A breast mesh is a common medical product used to support cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Most meshes are inserted through the use of the “internal bra” technique, which integrates the mesh material with your existing breast tissue. Proponents of this technique believe that breast mesh provides a greater life and reduces sagging with little risk of complications.

However, the federal government and public health regulators have long suspected that breast meshes are not quite as safe or effective as they are often made out to be.

In 2023, for instance, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide advisory for both biologic and synthetic breast meshes. According to the FDA, “surgical mesh products are cleared for the repair and reinforcement of soft [breast] tissue where weakness exists,” but cautioned that the “safety and effectiveness of surgical mesh in breast surgery” is unknown.

“There are no surgical mesh products cleared or approved by the FDA for use in breast surgery, including in augmentation or reconstruction,” agency officials wrote in a press release.

Breast meshes are not inherently unsafe, but medical researchers generally agree that they can introduce unacceptable risks. Some studies, for example, indicate that the use of mesh neither lowers patient risk nor leads to improved health outcomes. At the same time, breast mesh-type products can increase the likelihood of developing serious complications, ranging from intense localized pain and swelling to life-threatening bacterial infections.

If you or a loved one has sustained injuries as a result of a breast mesh or mesh implant, you could be entitled to significant compensation. Under New York law, product manufacturers and hospitals have a legal duty to ensure that patients understand the risks inherent to elective procedures. Preliminary investigations now indicate that many breast mesh products were not adequately tested or safely stored. Some doctors have even reported receiving incorrect or misleading information about the general efficacy of breast meshes.

You do not have to accept pain on a multibillion-dollar company’s terms.

For more than 30 years, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has fought to protect the rights of women in Syracuse and throughout Onondaga County. We know what it takes to build a compelling case for compensation that you could use to eliminate your hospital bills, pay for corrective surgery, or simply shore up your finances after being forced to incur crippling medical debt. Call Jed Dietrich, Esq., today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a breast mesh injury lawyer and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

A breast mesh can be either biologic or synthetic.

Biologic breast meshes are primarily made from natural tissue, harvested from an animal or a human cadaver. Since biologic breast meshes are made from natural materials, they are usually absorbed by the body over long periods of time, leaving nothing behind. Synthetic breast meshes, in contrast, contain plastics or other polymers. Some can be integrated with the body’s existing tissue, but many synthetic meshes are designed to remain in place permanently.

According to some estimates, about 80% of all women who undergo breast surgery also receive breast meshes. The most frequently-used breast mesh products in Syracuse clinics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. AlloDerm, a biologic breast mesh manufactured by Allergan-LifeCell;
2. Strattice, a biologic breast mesh manufactured by Allergan-LifeCell;
3. AlloMax, a biologic breast mesh manufactured by C.R. Bard-Becton Dickinson;
4. Phasix, a synthetic breast mesh manufactured by C.R. Bard-Becton Dickinson;
5. DuroSorb, a synthetic breast mesh manufactured by Galatea Surgical-Becton Dickinson;
6. GalaFLEX, a synthetic breast mesh manufactured by MTF Biologics; and
7. FlexHD, a biologic breast mesh manufactured by MTF Biologics.

All of these brands, including biologic and synthetic breast meshes, are believed to have caused or contributed to serious medical complications, including complications that have caused tissue death and permanent disfigurement.

You should never have to make a decision about what goes into your body without having a full understanding of the risks and benefits. Unfortunately, a growing body of evidence indicates that breast mesh companies failed to take common-sense steps to protect women. Regulators believe that many breast mesh products were inadequately tested and, in some cases, improperly stored.

We know today that breast meshes introduce risks ranging from chronic pain to bacterial infection, yet these products continue to be used in hospitals and private clinics across the country. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a breast mesh implant, you could be entitled to significant compensation for damages, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Hospital bills;
2. Physical rehabilitation;
3. Reconstructive or corrective surgery;
4. Mental health counseling;
5. Lost income from work;
6. Physical pain and suffering;
7. Emotional pain and suffering; and
8. Disfigurement.

New York does not cap damages in most product liability claims, which means that you could recover as much money as you need to reclaim your financial independence. However, filing a lawsuit is often much easier than winning one. Big companies know that even settling a lawsuit could set a precedent that comes at the cost of their profits. More often than not, they will do everything in their power to avoid offering injured women a fair deal.

You do not have to take chances with your rights. Please send us a message online or call Jed Dietrich, Esq., today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a breast mesh injury lawyer near Syracuse and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Syracuse, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!