Hernia Kugel Mesh Recall Lawsuits

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What's the problem with using kugel mesh patch for hernia repairs? During the surgery, the kugel mesh memory recoil ring breaks. Patients suffer from bowel perforation problems. When the memory recoil ring breaks then migrates through the abdominal wall, it causes bowel obstruction, and death caused by septic shock, blood clotting, and acute heart attack due to surgery to repair bowel fistulas caused by perforation from the broken memory recoil ring.

Kugel Mesh Patch is a medical device implanted to prevent the hernia from pushing through weakened tissue walls, specifically when stomach muscles are too weak for surgery to repair the hernia.

The problem associated with the mesh patch's plastic memory recoil ring is that the device cannot withstand the increased stress associated with certain surgical implant techniques.

Do you have a hernia kugel mesh lawsuit?

Initially, Davol, Inc., the maker of the kugel mesh patch blamed the doctors for making mistakes while doing hernia repair surgery. Tests soon revealed the failures almost always occurred at the spot where the ring was welded together.

In early 2006, the FDA carried out an inspection of Davol's manufacturing plant where the agency found major flaws for tracking and reporting patients' complaints about the kugel mesh hernia patch side effects.

Here's an outline of the kugel mesh patch recall:

• The recall began in December 2005 for certain lots and sizes.
• In March 2006, the recall was expanded to include more products and doctors were advised to stop using Davol kugel mesh patches.
• By December 2006, lawsuits were filed: One particular kugel mesh claim said the kugel mesh patch had become stuck in the patient's bowel resulting in painful and chronically inflamed bowels.
• Certain lots and sizes were still being recalled as of January 2007.

Have you or a loved one been harmed by kugel mesh patches implanted during hernia repair surgery?

If yes, you may be eligible for a faulty medical device lawsuit. Don't delay in consulting a lawyer because every state has a statute of limitations on filing claims.