A hernia occurs when an internal organ bulges through the wall of the damaged muscle or tissue that normally contains it. They can occur in different parts of the body and are accordingly named as inguinal, hiatal, incisional, femoral and umbilical. The surgical mesh used in the hernia repair surgeries is available in sheets, patches and plugs. The uses of the surgical meshes have been popularly used and the patient preferred its use too as it offers faster recovery time. Generally, these meshes are made from synthetic material or animal tissues. Non-absorbable hernia mesh is considered a permanent implant but for the absorbable meshes, it is more of a temporary solution that supports the damaged area while allowing new tissue growth. Unfortunately, these meshes have been associated with some life threatening complications that led to the filing of abdominal hernia mesh lawsuit. Accusations The leading manufacturers of hernia meshes are Ethicon, C.R. Bard and A