Many not aware that Kugel Mesh was source of problem

Many victims of the Composix Kugel Mesh hernia repair patch may not even know a problem existed. The scenario can be quite similar in most cases: patient goes into surgery for a hernia repair, is fitted with the Kugel Mesh patch, and is forced back into the hospital just weeks later with a high fever and nausea. After an expensive CT scan or MRI, the doctor finds that it is actually the patch that is causing the infection. This prompts another surgery, longer recovery time, and mounting medical bills.

The infection might be put down to a "normal" post-surgery infection, or something else altogether. In fact the doctor could explain the problem away in many different ways, saying that "there are always risks with surgery" and "these things happen sometimes." The patient, drugged up in the hospital bed or perhaps too trusting of their doctor may just take this at face value. They don't realize that a recalled product – a patch with a known defect – was the cause of their problems all along. Most importantly, they do not realize that they can demand compensation for their additional medical problems based on negligence on the part of the manufacturer, or perhaps even the surgeon and hospital.

The Kugel Mesh is used to help close hernias or small holes inside the body, usually in the intestines or bowel. The patch is inserted through a small incision at which time it "springs" open to cover the hole. However, due to faulty design and/or manufacturing, this spring can break. The sharp end of the coil can rip through the intestine or create a blockage that requires additional surgeries to repair.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a full recall of the Composix Kugel Mesh X-Large Patch in December of 2005, but it was not widely reported. This is despite the fact that it was listed as a Class 1 recall, which is defined as a product defect that can cause serious and immediate harm or even death. Perhaps part of the reason is that the patch itself is not a "consumer" product – it is purchased almost exclusively by surgeons and hospitals, and not the general public. As a result, victims may not even be aware that there was a problem, and that their second, third, and even fourth surgeries were directly related to a recalled product.

If you have experienced unusual symptoms after a hernia repair including high fever, nausea that required additional hospital admissions and more surgery, call Jim S. Adler & Associates for a free case review. It is possible that your medical problems are the direct result of a known defective product. You could be eligible for compensation to help cover your medical bills, lost work, and mental anguish. Call a Jim S. Adler & Associates personal injury lawyer directly, or fill out the form on this page with the details of your Kugel Mesh injury and we will get back to you with a full and free case assessment.

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