This hernia patch developed by Dr. Robert Kugel is designed to repair ventral hernia. The Bard Composix Kugel Hernina Patch is made up of a bilayer polypropylene patch that has an outer memory recoil ring. This patch is used to correct ventral hernias that are caused by the stretching or thinning of scar tissues. This usually happens after a hernia surgery, so people resort to this if they find complications after their surgery. Once this patch is introduced in the market, almost all people with hernia welcomed this medical treatment. They thought, this patch would be the answer to their problems but that's not really the case.
There are many failed hernia surgery that had happened in the past, which paved the way for the domination of Kugel patch in the realm of medicine. People turn to this product to repair their ventral hernias. They thought this patch could help them but in the long run it failed to serve the people. Well, there's nothing really wrong with the patch, it was the memory recoil ring that worsened the scenario. This ring in the recalled Kugel patch has a tendency to snap, which is can cause chronic intestinal fistulae or bowel perforations. These are serious complications that can endanger the health of everyone who have used this.
Since this patch is not performing well, people complained about this defective product. The FDA finally learned about defective hernia patches and quickly ordered a recall of these patches. They're a bit too late because the manufactures has already distributed nearly one hundred thousand patches. However, their action can still benefit other hernia patients in the future.
This is really a serious matter especially if you're one of those people who have used Kugel patches. These products reached it's because it is economical and effective in some way. In the early days, people resorted to major surgery for hernia repair but as medical breakthroughs came out in the open, people opted for the latter. They undergo a laparoscopic procedure that creates a small cut to your abdomen where the patch is inserted. The latest improvement was the memory recoil ring. It is designed to hold the patch, which was considered as a great improvement in hernia procedure.
With all the improvements in Kugel patches, people thought that they would benefit more from these products. However, these latest improvement came with a surprise. This time around a defective product failed to provide long term relief to consumers. The patches did not only fail to repair the hernias but they also worsened the medical condition of everyone. These recalled patches are dangerous and anyone who has used this product should consult a professional right away to avoid further complications.
Ventral hernia sufferers are rushing to their doctors after hearing that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an updated recall for Bard's Composix Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch. The patch, which is used in hernial repair surgeries, was first recalled in late 2005, but the FDA has posted another recall which affects more of the implantable mesh patches on the market. The U.S. has the world's highest rate of deaths due to incisional hernias per year.
The "memory recoil ring," a structural component designed to open the mesh patch after it's been folded and inserted, can fail to spring open or even break under the strain of placement, causing serious problems for hernia patientsFDA's alert states that the Composix hernia patch can break inside the intra-abdominal space of the patient's belly, causing chronic intestinal fistulae and bowel rupture or perforation. Intestinal fistulae affect the passages connecting the intestines and other organs, and such ruptures can cause side effects such as abdominal pain, tenderness and fever. These can present additional strain to hernia sufferers who have already undergone surgical intervention with the hernial patches and require additional surgeries to repair the damage.
Composix Kugel Mesh Patches are manufactured by Bard, a subsidiary of Davol. Davol also manufactures and markets devices for hysteroscopy, wound management, laparoscopy, and orthopedics. The "memory recoil ring," a structural component designed to open the mesh patch after it's been folded and inserted, can fail to spring open or even break under the strain of placement, causing serious problems for hernia patientshernia patch recall affects Extra Large Oval, Oval, Large Oval, and Circle sizes of the kugel mesh patch, including product codes 0010202 and 0010204. Davol has withdrawn some Kugel Mesh Patches from the market in the past due to health concerns and also issued a redesigned product marked with labels that indicate the product was "redesigned for improved integrity".
The "memory recoil ring," a structural component designed to open the mesh patch after it's been folded and inserted, can fail to spring open or even break under the strain of placement, causing serious problems for hernia patients. The FDA's hernia mesh recall applies to larger Composix Kugel Mesh Patch sizes. Composix patches are inserted behind incisional hernias in an attempt to reinforce stretched or thinned post-operative scar tissue. Problems occur when the Composix patches fail to engage properly. The "memory recoil ring," a structural component designed to open the mesh patch after it's been folded and inserted, can fail to spring open or even break under the strain of placement, causing serious problems for hernia patients"memory recoil ring," a structural component designed to open the mesh patch after its has been folded and inserted, can fail to spring open or even break under the strain of placement, causing serious side effects for hernia patients.
If you had a ventral (incisional) hernia surgery involving a Composix Kugel Mesh Patch, contact your doctor immediately to see if you need the device removed or replaced. If you have suffered side effects due to your implantable mesh patch, get in touch with an experienced medical device attorney to find out about your legal rights in this matter. You may be eligible for compensation for your present and future medical bills, lost wages and other expenses associated with the defective mesh hernia patches.
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