Richmond Kugel Mesh Lawyers
Since 2005, mesh surgical patches by Davol Inc. – a
division of C.R. Bard -- have been recalled or otherwise
pulled from the market because they caused serious health
complications in patients. In December 2005 and January
2006, the company’s Extra Large Patches were recalled, and
in March 2006 the Large Patches were recalled. At the urging
of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in January
2007 Davol Inc. expanded its voluntary recall of specific
lots of Bard Composix Kugel Large Oval and Large Circle
Patches.
The patches have been used in a number of hernia repair surgeries. The January 2007 recall required the immediate discontinuation of use of the Large Oval and Large Circle, because they have the same component design as the previously recalled patches. The FDA notice lists the following product codes that were to be immediately withdrawn from the market:
- Product Code: 0010202, Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Oval, 5.4” x 7.0”
- Product Code: 0010204, Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Circle, 4.5”
The mesh patches were designed to repair ventral (incisional) hernias that occur when post-surgery scar tissue is stretched. After the hernia operation, the patch is held open by a “memory recoil ring” that allows the patch to be folded so it can be inserted through a small incision behind the affected area. Once in place, that memory ring allows the patch to spring open and lay flat.
Anyone who has had hernia surgery since 2005 may be at risk
of serious physical injury or death.
If you or someone you care about had a hernia surgery where
a Bard Composix Mesh Patch was used and suffered from
abdominal pain, fever, tenderness at the incision site, or
painful lumps or bulges where surgery occurred, contact your
doctor immediately. You may be entitled to compensation,
even if you have an implanted device on the recall list but
have not experienced any symptoms.
However, the patches were recalled because certain lot numbers with the recoil ring would break under the stress of placement, which could lead to tears in the bowel or cause problems with the intestines and other organs. Problems reported by Davol include:
- Broken ring migrated into or through abdominal wall with associated infection
- Ring migration into vagina
- Bowel perforation
- Bowel obstruction
- Death from septic shock
- Consumptive coagulopathy and acute myocardial infarction
An FDA investigation revealed that the manufacturer allowed the Kugel patches to remain on the market long after they learned of serious injuries caused by their products.
The law firm of Epperly & Follis is representing patients and families who have been harmed by Bard Composix Kugel Mesh patches. Anyone who has had hernia surgery since 2005 may be at risk of serious physical injury or death. The FDA has advised patients who have received this device to seek medical attention immediately if abdominal pain, fever, tenderness at the implant site or other unusual symptoms occur. The FDA also has instructed surgeons and hospitals to immediately stop using the recalled products and return the unused patches to the company.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of this company’s negligent actions regarding its hernia patch, it is important to consult with an attorney who understands this type of injury and is experienced in handling these sensitive cases.
Let us put our legal expertise to work for you, to get the recovery you deserve. Contact Epperly & Follis for a free consultation today at 1-888-703-0109 or (804) 648-6480, or contact us via our online Contact Form.