Lawyers have agreed on a protocol for examining pathological evidence from failed hernia implants, as they prepare to select a small group of Covidien mesh lawsuits for early trial dates.
Manufacturer failed to search for ProGrip and Symbotex implant documents, despite years of pretrial proceedings, requiring plaintiffs to obtain an extension for deadlines in the hernia mesh lawsuits
Lawsuit alleges Covidien Symbotex mesh used during an umbilical hernia mesh repair caused painful complications, after a collagen film degraded over time, increasing the risk of adhesions and recurrent hernias.
