I had what is considered a very common surgery, hernia repair. The surgery went fine. 6 months later the mesh used to correct the hernia was on an FDA recall list. The mesh ripped and the metal pin ripped through my intestines. I contracted Sepsis and MRSA while in the hospital. I was never ill and was considered quite athletic. 5 surgeries later with a loss of all feeling in my stomach, lower back and legs I recovered. Needless to say my life was quite altered. I sued the hospital.the surgeon and the manufacturer of the mesh.
As I discovered the mesh was recalled before my operation and the hospital never removed it from their inventory. The surgeon was informed but used it anyway.
6 years later I settled with all 3.
Always ask as many questions as you can think of. Trust is not an option until all sources are exhausted..
https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/implantsandprosthetics/herniasurgicalmesh/default.htm