Composix Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Defect Lawyers

The FDA issued a Class I recall for the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch the strongest recall available to the FDA reserved for dangerous of defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death. The Class I recall was issued on December 22, 2005, and then updated on March 24, 2006 and January 10, 2007 to include additional lots of defective patches.

The Composix Kugel Mesh Patch is used to repair ventral (incisional) hernias caused by thinning or stretching of scar tissue that forms after surgery. The patch is placed behind the hernia defect through a small incision. The patch is then held open by a memory recoil ring that allows the patch to be folded for insertion and later spring open and lay flat once it is in place.

The plastic ring that opens the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch after it has been placed into the intra-abdominal space can not endure the increased stress associated with certain surgical placement techniques. This can lead to bowel perforation and abnormal connections or passageways between the intestines and other organs.

The FDA says surgeons and hospitals should immediately stop using the recalled products and return the unused patches to the company.

Patients who have been implanted with one of the recalled devices should seek immediate medical attention if they experience:

Persistent or unexplained abdominal pain
Fever
Tenderness at implant site
Any other unusual symptoms

The Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch injury lawyers associated with the National Justice Coalition are working hard to make sure that injured persons of the defective Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch receive fair and just treatment by the Company who made and distributed this defective product. If you have been injured by this defective product you have the right to receive just compensation for your injuries.

The problem is the poor design of the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch. It has resulted in painful and occasionally life threatening injuries, including chronic fistulas (holes), bowel perforations (ruptures of the bowel), and infections. The people injured have been in the hundreds and the product has been recalled. Many people who have been injured by the Kugel Mesh Hernia have undergo painful corrective surgeries. Even with surgical intervention however many of those injured by the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch have not completely recovered from their injuries. Attorneys from the National Justice Coalition stand ready to speak with you about the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch litigation and the initial conversation is free.

The Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch was implanted in thousands of patients before Davol finally removed the defective device from the market. If you have had a hernia repair you can obtain your medical records to see if you received the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch which could fail at any time.

If you have experienced unexplained fever, persistent abdominal pain or tenderness your incision site these could be a sign that the recoil ring has broken and you should take immediate action to prevent more serious health consequences. Our members injury lawyers and will assist you in finding the right injury lawyer for you and the consult is free.

If you have received notice of a recall, our skilled injury lawyers welcome the opportunity to evaluate your case. A Federal Court has been given the job of hearing all claims related to the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch. It recently ruled that it would expand its jurisdiction to include claims against any of Davol Inc’s defective mesh patches. The National Justice Coalition can assist you if you have been injured as the result of any Davol-manufactured mesh hernia patch.

Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch was first recalled in December 2005. In December of 2005 the company recalled its Bard Composix Kugel Mesh X-Large Patch. The FDA also warned patients who received the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch to seek medical attention if they experienced unexplained fever, persistent abdominal pain, or tenderness to the incision site. Then again in April 2006 the recall of the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Class I patches was expanded to include mid-line size patches and finally was expanded to include its large size patch.

Despite warnings as early as 2002 Davol ignored first reports of recoil ring failures causing serious injuries. It wasn't until 2005 that Davol quit denying that the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch was defective. Davol ran tests and discovered that the source of the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch problems was not doctor error, but failure of the ring weld on the device itself. After this testing by Davol it decided to issue a recall of the X-Large Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch. Unfortunately for thousands of patients the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch had been placed in their bodies with the potential for failure.

If you or a loved one has been injured by a kugel mesh hernia patch, contact us at the National Justice Coalition by email or call toll free at (888) 491-8901 for a free Consultation.