In our mission to help victims of mesh recalls, we have (and continue to) assembled relevant resources and materials on this page, and throughout the Mesh Complications website. Please note that these are posted here for informational purposes only and all site visitors and readers are recommended to exercise proper research and due diligence when visiting these resources and websites:

Onsite Resources

 

• Is Mesh Surgery Effective?

• Mesh Recall Lawyer

• Types of Hernias

• Definitions

 

FDA.gov - Hernia Mesh Implants

 

The Federal Drug Administration provides an overview of Types of Hernias, and the use of hernia mesh implants and related information. See: https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/implantsandprosthetics/herniasurgicalmesh/default.htm

 

Recall database can be accessed here: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm

 

American College of Surgeons - Brochures on Hernia Repair

 

A variety of brochures detailing issues on hernia repair and surgical procedures: https://www.facs.org/education/patient-education/patient-resources/operations

 

MedlinePlus - Hernia

 

Details on hernias, causes and related information: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000960.htm