Dangerous Medical Device Alert: Kugel Mesh Hernia Patches

What are Kugel Mesh Patches?

Kugel Mesh Patches are used to repair hernias caused by the thinning or stretching of scar tissue from surgery. The patch has a faulty “memory recoil ring” that can break under stress.

Possible Side Effects of Kugel Mesh Patches

Kugel Mesh Patches are linked to bowel rupture and abnormal connections between the intestines and other organs.

Symptoms of complication from Kugel Mesh Patches

Abdominal Pain
Fever
Tenderness at Implantation Site

Overview of Kugel Mesh Patches

The past few years have seen continuous recalls of Kugel Mesh Patches. The initial 2005 recall was announced for products manufactured as far back as 2003, focusing on the x-large patch model.

In 2006 and 2007, the recall was expanded to include other variations of Kugel Mesh Patches. The recalls center on a defective recoil ring that can break under the stress of placement of large objects in the intra-abdominal space.

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If you, or someone you care about, are the victim of a recalled or faulty Kugel Mesh Patch, you need to act quickly. When our law firm gets involved with your case, we investigate the cause of the medical device malfunction, determining how a product defect contributed to your injury. We’ll fight for your legal right to fair compensation.

Did You Know?

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