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Surgical mesh is often used to support the hernia repair and lessen the rate of recurrence.The term “surgical mesh” denotes mostly to a medical device that is used to deliver supplementary support to weakened or damaged tissue. The use of a synthetic mesh is a usual thing for a hernia surgery. It is made of man-made materials, like polyprolylene, ePTFE, composite mesh, or polyester fibers. Many companies make a variety of products used for hernia repair surgery. There are actually dozens, if not hundreds, of different products used to repair hernias.
Unfortunately, many patients have come out and claim that they suffered injury due to a defective mesh. Alleged injuries from the mesh include pain, infections, abscesses, bowel obstructions, sepsis and chronic intestinal fistulae. In the case of the Kugel Mesh, the 'memory recoil ring' that was supposed to hold the mesh in place was considered a breakthrough that can improve the effectiveness of the hernia repair procedure. It was also reported that the use of it can result to reduce cost, only to end up with a hernia mesh patch recall.
It was pretty obvious that the product which was hailed a breakthrough was literally breaking through with more and more cases coming in. In some patients the memory rings, which are inserted in a collapsed state stretched once inside the abdomen and were failing at the welds. There are also sharp edges that can threaten the body’s soft tissue, such as intestines and bowels. Meanwhile, the manufacturer Davol speedily acted to reinforce the welds, and upsurge the overall reputation of the rings, but it was too late.
This case is certainly frustrating to patients who hopes to get better, only to end up with problems caused by the defective medical device. It is also damaging to any belief that implicit trust in the health care system still has value. Today, many patients are a part of a large group of hernia patients who have hurled, or who have joined hernia mesh lawsuits against Davol and D.R. Bard in reference to the defective Kugel Mesh patch.
If you or a loved one were injured by a surgical mesh product, speak to a hernia mesh lawyer about filing a lawsuit. You may receive a settlement from the company that manufactured the device. The compensation for your injuries are entitled under the law. Obtain your rights.
Unfortunately, many patients have come out and claim that they suffered injury due to a defective mesh. Alleged injuries from the mesh include pain, infections, abscesses, bowel obstructions, sepsis and chronic intestinal fistulae. In the case of the Kugel Mesh, the 'memory recoil ring' that was supposed to hold the mesh in place was considered a breakthrough that can improve the effectiveness of the hernia repair procedure. It was also reported that the use of it can result to reduce cost, only to end up with a hernia mesh patch recall.
It was pretty obvious that the product which was hailed a breakthrough was literally breaking through with more and more cases coming in. In some patients the memory rings, which are inserted in a collapsed state stretched once inside the abdomen and were failing at the welds. There are also sharp edges that can threaten the body’s soft tissue, such as intestines and bowels. Meanwhile, the manufacturer Davol speedily acted to reinforce the welds, and upsurge the overall reputation of the rings, but it was too late.
This case is certainly frustrating to patients who hopes to get better, only to end up with problems caused by the defective medical device. It is also damaging to any belief that implicit trust in the health care system still has value. Today, many patients are a part of a large group of hernia patients who have hurled, or who have joined hernia mesh lawsuits against Davol and D.R. Bard in reference to the defective Kugel Mesh patch.
If you or a loved one were injured by a surgical mesh product, speak to a hernia mesh lawyer about filing a lawsuit. You may receive a settlement from the company that manufactured the device. The compensation for your injuries are entitled under the law. Obtain your rights.