Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

If you have had surgery for hernia, you may be at risk for hernia mesh complications. We are currently helping patients affected by the Kugel mesh patch recall in filing a hernia mesh lawsuit. Please contact us for a free no-obligation consultation.

A hernia is an area of the body where a weakness in the wall allows an organ to bulge into or through that wall. While a hernia can develop in many parts of the body, it is most likely to develop in the abdominal area.

When an area of muscle or tissue in the abdomen wall is weak, a straining motion can create a hernia. Hernias can occur suddenly, or they can develop over time. Strong coughing, lifting heavy weights, or straining for a bowel movement can create enough pressure that an organ like the intestine can push through a weakened area of the abdominal wall. Other conditions like obesity or pregnancy can also create pressure on a weak area, making a hernia more likely.

Some hernias may not create any discomfort and may be unnoticeable. But when the hernia creates pain or noticeable lumps, they need to be seen by a doctor. The protrusion created by the hernia can sometimes be reduced, or pushed back into place. When it cannot be reduced, the intestine is caught in the wall opening, a situation known as an incarcerated hernia, which can create a bowel obstruction. Left untreated, the blood supply to the intestine can decrease, leading to serious conditions like gangrene.

Hernias are usually treated with surgery. Doctors reposition any protrusion and then insert a hernia mesh patch to strengthen the thin or weak abdomen wall area. In recent years, doctors have used the Kugel mesh patch, however this device has been recalled because of dangerous complications that can occur.

The Kugel hernia mesh patch is a device that has two mesh pads connected by an oval plastic ring. When the patch is placed on the wall area, the ring acts as a spring, keeping the device in place. Unfortunately, over 80 patients have had complications when the plastic ring broke. These Kugel mesh complications include bowel perforations and fistulas. Some patients even died as a result of these complications.

If you have had a hernia repair using a hernia patch, you may be at risk for complications. If you do not know whether or not you have a Kugel patch, we can assist you in determining if this device affects you. Doctors and the Kugel manufacturer suggest that patients who are symptom-free allow the patch to remain in place. Please contact us for a free case review and information regarding your legal options including filing a hernia mesh lawsuit.