Hernia Patch Recall Information

Hernia Patch Recall-Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch Injury

The hernia patch is a device intended to repair ventral hernias.

The Bard Composix Kugel Mesh patch is placed behind the hernia during surgery and is held open by a memory recoil ring. Unfortunately, the memory recoil ring had a tendency to break, which can lead to bowel perforations and/or chronic intestinal fistulae. This was the defective part of the hernia patch that caused it to be recalled.

Recently the FDA has encouraged anyone who has received a Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch to seek medical attention immediately. The hernia patch malfunction has been associated with persistent abdominal pain, fever, tenderness at the implant site and several other unusual symptoms. Currently the products included in recall are:

* Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Sized Patch Class I Recall and Market Withdrawal

* Product Code: 0010202, Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Oval, 5.4” x 7.0”

* Product Code: 0010204, Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Circle, 4.5”

While it is still unknown how many people will be affected by the potentially dangerous Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch, it is very clear that this product presents a present danger to thousands of people worldwide.

If you or a loved one has suffered injury due to a defective hernia mesh patch, it is important that you contact a qualified hernia mesh patch lawyer immediately. You may be entitled to pursue a legal case against those responsible for your injury or loss. If you hesitate to take action, the laws in your state called statute of limitations could expire, leaving you with no way to fight back or receive financial compensation for your suffering.

Written by admin on November 17th, 2007 with 1 comment.
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