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Are Knitted Hernia Mesh Products More or Less Likely to Fail in a Hernia Mesh Repair
Surgery?
What Is a Knitted Hernia Mesh?
Hernia mesh materials can come in a variety of forms. Any form of a hernia mesh can fail, but
one widely used form of hernia mesh is the knitted hernia mesh product. The hernia meshes that
are “knitted” use a warp knitting technology, and they have a mechanical property to the mesh.
As a way to reduce the incidence of problems with a foreign body sensation and problems post-
operatively with adverse reactions, a lightweight hernia mesh should be considered for a hernia
repair surgical procedure for someone with a hernia. 1
If the operation is going to be successful, the knitted hernia mesh needs to be placed on the
abdominal wall of the person who has the hernia, and care must be taken to suture that area
which can curve or wrinkle the hernia mesh as it is being implanted. A knitted hernia mesh can
fail, which will cause pain and suffering for anyone who has had this surgery for the repair of a
hernia. If you have been injured with a personal injury from a knitted hernia mesh product that
failed, you can call a Los Angeles hernia mesh lawyer today to talk about your concerns. We are
available to take your call at Walch Law, and you can call us at 866-
INJURY2 or 866-465-8792.
How Does a Knitted Hernia Mesh Fail?
A knitted hernia mesh can fail at any time once it is implanted into your body. The three different
types of hernia mesh are: woven mesh, non-woven mesh and warp-knitted hernia mesh. The
woven mesh has a poor structure that can encourage fibrous tissue ingrowth. That can be bad for
the person who receives this mesh, as it will possibly develop problems with the organs growing
into and around the mesh. For this reason, the knitted hernia mesh products are widely used for
hernia repair surgeries. This is because the knitted hernia mesh products do have a better
structural nature than other meshes, including improved: 1
-Stability of the knitted mesh
– Flexibility with the implantation of the knitted mesh
-Larger porosity in the knitted mesh
-Better unravel resistance for the knitted mesh
-Better diversity of the structures of the knitted mesh
Any time that you have questions regarding your failed hernia mesh surgery, just call our legal
team to talk to a Los Angeles hernia mesh lawyer right now. We are here for you and can answer
your questions on the call today.
How Do Most People Recover After a Hernia Mesh Surgery?
Most people are expected to recover quickly from a hernia surgery. That is if there are no
complications that could include having to spend more time in the hospital after the surgery. If
you have had a complication or have an infection after your hernia repair surgery, you may need
more time to recover. Many hernia surgeries have been with a lightweight hernia mesh which is one of the types of hernia mesh available for a hernia repair surgery.
Hernia mesh product weights can vary, and include: 1
- Ultra-light hernia repair mesh
- Light hernia repair mesh
- Standard hernia repair mesh
- Heavy hernia repair mesh
Is It Better to Use Knitted Mesh or Other Lightweight Hernia Mesh Products for a Hernia
Surgery?
There are definite advantages and disadvantages to using a lightweight knitted hernia mesh
product compared to other hernia mesh products. The lighter weight of hernia repair mesh offers
larger porous areas and smaller surfaces, which are more prone to complications, including:
recurrence of a hernia, higher levels of infection, or adhesion to other organs in the body using
the lighter mesh. Another problem that can be found in using the lighter mesh, is that it can break
from a lack of tensile strength and poor elasticity over all mesh dimensions. This means that the
lighter hernia mesh can tear, break or otherwise shift in the body once it is implanted, wrecking-
havoc on the person’s organs by adhering to nearby organs and tissues. However, the warp-
knitted hernia repair meshes may be less likely to have these issues, unless they are defective.
Often, there is no notice of a defect until the actual defect occurs. If you have questions
regarding the worth, value or settlement procedures related to a hernia mesh product lawsuit, you
need to call our Los Angeles hernia mesh lawyer team today to talk about your concerns. We are
available to take your call at the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, and you can call us at 866-
INJURY2 or 866-465-8792.
References
1 Yu, S., & Ma, P. (2021). Mechanical properties of warp-knitted hernia repair mesh with various
boundary conditions. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 114, 104192.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104192