Hernia Mesh Recall

Hernia Patch Recall Lawsuits

 The Kugel mesh recall was announced by the manufacturer following reports of serious side effects. The Composix Kugel Mesh Patch was initially removed from the United States market on December 22, 2005. The Kugel recall was later expanded to include additional products and lot numbers. The Kugel mesh recall was due to memory recoil rings breaking after the hernia mesh is implanted. A defective hernia patch can cause life-threatening internal injuries.

 The plastic recoil ring is supposed to hold the Kugel hernia mesh patch open after it is implanted. If the ring breaks, the ends can poke through the mesh and lead to several side effects including:

• bowel perforation
• bowel obstruction
• chronic intestinal fistulae
• serious infections
• death

  

Kugel Mesh Patch Recall

In January 2007, the manufacturer of the Kugel Patch expanded the recall of the Bard composix Kugel Mesh Patch. The FDA expanded list below details the recalled product codes and lot number.

Product Code Description Lot Numbers Recalled Date Recalled 0010206 Bard® Composix® Kugel® Extra Large Oval, 8.7” x 10.7” All Lot Numbers manufactured before January 2006 December 2005 and January 2006 0010207 Bard® Composix® Kugel® Extra Large Oval, 10.8” x 13.7” All Lot Numbers manufactured before January 2006 December 2005 and January 2006 0010208 Bard® Composix® Kugel® Extra Large Oval, 7.7” x 9.7” All Lot Numbers manufactured before January 2006 December 2005 and January 2006 0010209 Bard® Composix® Kugel® Oval, 6.3” x 12.3” All Lot Numbers manufactured before March 2006 March, 24, 2006 0010202 Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Oval, 5.4” x 7.0” Lot Numbers manufactured before October 2005 (see below) January 10, 2007 0010204 Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Circle, 4.5” Lot Numbers manufactured before October 2005 (see below) January 10, 2007

 

 Kugel Recall Lawsuit

According to the FDA recall notice “Patients who have been implanted with a Composix Kugel Mesh Patch during hernia surgery should seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms that could be associated with ring breakage. These symptoms include: unexplained or persistent abdominal pain, fever, tenderness at the surgery site or other unusual symptoms.”

 

If you or a loved one has suffered side effects from the Kugel Mesh Hernia patch you may be able to file a Kugel recall lawsuit. A Kugel mesh recall attorney can help evaluate your claim. Free initial consultation. No fees unless we recover compensation for you.