A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or other tissue through the membrane that normally holds it in place. Most hernias develop in the abdomen, and are accompanied by pain or discomfort. Laparascopic hernia repair operations are among the most common surgeries performed today.
During such procedures, the doctor uses sophisticated instruments to put the organ or tissue back in its place. The doctor will then repair the hole or weakness where the tissue came through. One of the ways doctors do this is by reinforcing the membrane with a mesh prosthesis, or "patch." These patches are constructed of special fibers imbedded with a memory recoil ring that holds the material in place.
Some kinds of patches, including the Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Repair Patch manufactured by Davol, Inc., a division of C.R. Bard, can be dangerous. Specifically, the patch's memory recoil ring has been known to break open. As a result of this defect, the mesh can come loose, or worse, the sharp edges of the broken ring can perforate organs, including the intestines. Harmful bacteria can then leak into the body, causing infections and other serious complications.
Because of these defects, beginning in 2005, the FDA issued a recall on several kinds of Bard Composix Kugel Hernia Repair patches. To date, there have been six separate recalls issued for defective patches.
If you have undergone surgical hernia repair and experienced post-operative complications, such as unexplained pain, nausea, infection, or other symptoms, you may have been injured by a defective Bard Composix Kugel patch. The company, and not you or your private insurance carrier, should be responsible for your pain and suffering, as well as the medical bills you will incur. You have a right to recover, even if your model has not been recalled. The Utah medical malpractice attorneys at G. Eric Nielson & Associates can help. Call for a free, no-obligation consultation today.
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