Internal Bra (Breast Mesh) Lawsuit

You can qualify for an internal bra lawsuit if you had an internal bra surgery with breast mesh and suffered serious complications — such as infection, mesh erosion or severe pain — that required surgery.

Each claim is unique. Make sure to talk to a licensed product liability lawyer about whether you qualify to file an internal bra lawsuit.

“Anyone who has suffered complications that appear to be related to mesh used in the [internal bra] surgical process should contact an attorney to see if they qualify for legal assistance,” said Trent B. Miracle, a mass tort and product liability lawyer with Flint Cooper.

Internal bra lawsuit claims are in the beginning stages, and there have been no settlements or jury verdicts. Lawyers are still accepting clients and gathering evidence to file claims. 

We’ll post the first major updates as we get them. Check back here for the latest on breast mesh lawsuits.

The internal bra technique uses surgical mesh made from biologic or synthetic materials placed inside the breast to support tissue in reconstruction, augmentation or revision surgery. It helps tissue and breast implants stay in place, remain lifted and keep their shape. 

Because the mesh is placed inside the breast, it is sometimes called breast mesh, although it is not approved by the FDA for this purpose. Breast mesh can be synthetic, biological, absorbable and non-absorbable.

During the internal bra surgery, surgeons place the mesh under the breast tissue and attach it to strong parts of the breast or the chest wall. 

The internal bra acts like internal scaffolding to support and strengthen internal tissues.

There are a few brands of ADM and synthetic mesh named in ongoing internal bra lawsuit investigations. These meshes are made by including Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), C.R. Bard, Allergan and Integra LifeSciences.

Brand identification matters in a legal claim because attorneys typically file lawsuits against the maker of the brand of internal bra mesh that injured their clients. Each specific brand may also have unique properties that have to be included in the complaint.

A few studies have found that breast surgeries with mesh may lead to higher complication rates, especially with ADM use. Seroma, infection, skin necrosis and implant loss are some complications linked to ADM use in breast surgery.

Complications may be so severe that the implant has to be removed. Over one-third (34%) of mesh recipients in a 2021 clinical review experienced complications. Common complications within the first six months were delayed healing, fluid build-up and tissue death. 

About 13% of patients required the implants to be removed because of complications. 

Call your doctor right away if you experience elevated temperature, redness or swelling, severe breast pain or discharge from the incisions. These could be signs of an infection.

To pursue a breast mesh lawsuit, certain forms of evidence are crucial to substantiate your claim and establish the relationship between the mesh implant and your injuries:

Collecting comprehensive records and expert documentation increases the likelihood of a successful claim. An attorney can guide you on gathering specific evidence and building a strong case.

The FDA has issued multiple safety warnings and formal communications about the use of surgical mesh — including internal bra mesh — for breast surgeries. As of 2025, no surgical mesh products, whether synthetic or biological, are cleared or approved by the FDA specifically for use in breast reconstruction, augmentation or internal bra procedures. Furthermore, the FDA hasn’t determined the safety and effectiveness of mesh in breast surgeries.

Both ADM and synthetic internal bra meshes were cleared for sale through the 510(k) clearance process. They were cleared for sale as general soft-tissue support — not specifically for breast procedures. Any product cleared through the 510(k) only requires demonstration of “substantial equivalence” to an existing product. It isn’t proof of safety and effectiveness.

The FDA’s statement establishes that internal bra mesh hasn’t been proven to be safe or effective, but it doesn’t establish that these products definitely cause any complications listed in studies.

The settlement and case value of a breast mesh lawsuit is determined by a combination of medical, financial and legal factors that reflect the severity of harm and the impact on a person’s life.

Each breast mesh lawsuit is reviewed individually, with settlements and awards reflecting these factors and the strength of the legal claim, not a fixed formula. It’s important to note that there are no guaranteed settlements.