Nationwide Composix® Kugel® Mesh Hernia Patch Recall Lawsuits

The Composix® Kugel® Mesh Hernia Patch, manufactured by Bard/Davol, has been linked to a number of serious side effects including the following: bowel perforation, bowel obstruction, chronic intestinal fistula, and serious infection.

What is a Composix® Kugel® Mesh Hernia Patch?

The Composix® Kugel Mesh Patch is used to repair hernias- a protrusion of a tissue, structure, or part of an organ through the muscular tissue or the membrane by which it is normally contained. The hernia repair mesh is placed behind the hernia defect through a small incision. The patch is then held open by a “memory recoil ring” that allows the patch to be folded for insertion and later spring open and lay flat once it is in place. Unfortunately, the “memory recoil ring” can break under the stress of placement causing bowel perforation, bowel obstruction, chronic intestinal fistulas, serious infections, abdominal pain, fever, tenderness, and sometimes death.

Hernia Mesh Patch Recall List

Bard/Davol, in association with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), has issued a class “I” recall on the following Composix® Kugel® Mesh Hernia Patches:

Extra Large Oval, 8.7” x 10.7”
All Lot Numbers manufactured before January 2006
Product Codes: 0010206

Extra Large Oval, 10.8” x 13.7”
All Lot Numbers manufactured before January 2006
Product Codes: 0010207

Extra Large Oval, 7.7” x 9.7”
All Lot Numbers manufactured before January 2006
Product Codes: 0010208

Oval, 6.3” x 12.3”
All Lot Numbers manufactured before March 2006
Product Codes: 0010209

Large Oval, 5.4” x 7.0”
All Lot Numbers manufactured before October 2005 & also including the following:
41*L****, 41*M****, 41*N****, 43*L****, 43*M****, 43*N****
Product Codes: 0010202

Large Circle, 4.5”
All Lot Numbers manufactured before October 2005 & also including the following:
41*L****, 41*M****, 41*N****, 43*L****, 43*M****, 43*N****
Product Codes: 0010204

In addition to these recalls, on January 8, 2008, a Federal Court judge expanded the scope of current hernia patch lawsuits to include all Davol/Bard Marlex/Teflon patches, with or without “memory recoil rings.

Hernia Mesh Patch Side Effects

Below is a list of the most common side effects of a Composix® Kugel® Mesh Hernia Patch.

• Bowel perforation
• Bowel obstruction
• Chronic intestinal fistula
• Serious infection
• Unexplained or persistent abdominal pain
• Fever
• Tenderness at the implant site
• Other unusual symptoms
• Death

Hernia Mesh Patch Lawsuit - Your Legal Rights

If you or somebody you know has been injured by a recalled hernia mesh, you should contact one of our Hernia Mesh attorneys as soon as possible. Regardless of your situation, you are sure to have questions. The only way to get your questions answered is to learn your legal rights and that is where our Hernia Mesh lawyers come in.

An experienced mass tort law firm can answer your questions and provide you with a free case evaluation regarding the potential to seek financial recovery through litigation. While we understand that a financial recovery will not bring back a loved one or compensate for a lifelong disability, we also urge you to exercise your right to seek legal counsel regarding your potential Hernia Mesh lawsuit.

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