Many patients undergoing hernia repair surgery received the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch, a device that was designed to close the hernia and help the tissue heal. Problems with the Composix Kugel mesh patch began to surface in 2002, after manufacturer Davol Inc. introduced the large and extra-large models of the hernia patch.
The mesh patch contained a "memory recoil ring," which was inserted into the abdomen and allowed to spring into place, allowing the hernia to heal and grow around the flattened patch.
A significant number of the implanted mesh patch rings broke, causing severe and painful side effects, including:
The above side effects involve significantly more medical treatment and additional surgery to correct the defect. Complications linked to a defective Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch include the following:
Davol blamed problems on doctors, saying the physicians made mistakes while implanting the devices. However, subsequent testing revealed that the problem stemmed from a defective weld during the manufacturing process. Davol responded to the design and manufacturing flaw by issuing a Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch recall for the extra-large model in December 2005. In March 2005 and January 2007, the manufacturer issued additional recalls at the prompting of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after fatalities, injuries and other problems were linked to the hernia patch.
If you or a loved one has suffered complications or serious side effects from the Kugel Mesh Patch implanted for hernia repair surgery, seek immediate medical attention. It’s also advisable to contact an experienced Kugal Hernia Mesh Patch injury attorney, who can protect your rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your injury. At the Law Office of Jeff Martin, our attorneys can help you pursue your legal options.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch, contact the Law Office of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and all of Oklahoma. If our firm represents you, you will get an experienced lawyer who will work tirelessly to pursue the compensation and justice you deserve. Take action today. Your initial consultation is free, and you don’t pay us unless you win.
