Kugel Hernia Patch

The Bard Composix Kugel mesh patch is used to repair ventral (incisional) hernias. This mesh hernia repair patch was developed by Dr. Robert Kugel. It consists of a bilayer polypropylene patch with a self-retaining outer memory recoil ring. The patches are used for hernia repair caused by thinning or stretching of scar tissue that forms after hernia surgery. According to Davol, there have been over 78,000 Kugel hernia patches distributed.

Hernia Patch Recall

Davol first announced a Kugel mesh recall in 2005 after it was discovered that the “memory recoil ring”, which opens the patch after it is implanted, can break under the stress of placement in the intra-abdominal space. The hernia patch recall was later expanded to include additional product codes and lot numbers.

Hernia Repair Mesh Surgery

A hernia is a weakness in either the lining of the abdomen or the pelvic wall. If you have a hernia there is no acceptable nonsurgical medical treatment option available. Unfortunately, many patients who have received recalled Kugel mesh have experienced serious hernia mesh complications such as bowel perforations, bowel obstructions and chronic enteric fistulas. The Kugel hernia mesh patch is placed behind the hernia through a small incision. The hernia patch is then held open by a memory recoil ring that allows the mesh to be folded during surgery and later spring open and lay flat after it is in place. Around 600,000 hernia operations are performed each year in the United States. When most people refer to a hernia they are typically referring to an abdominal hernia.

Hernia Mesh Complications

The Kugel patch used in hernia repair was originally recalled in December 2005. Kugel mesh complications such as bowel perforations can be caused by the “memory coil ring” that open the Kugel mesh patch if it breaks under the stress of placement. If the ring breaks causing a hernia repair mesh failure the resulting injuries can be serious and sometimes permanent. The main problem is that the Kugel mesh is placed near internal organs and if the recoil ring breaks an exposed sharp edge can lead to bowel perforations (rupture) and chronic (recurring) intestinal fistulae (abnormal connections or passageways between the intestines and other organs).

If you or a loved one have experienced Kugel mesh complications following an implant of a recalled patch or suffered injuries due to a hernia repair mesh failure you may have a claim against the manufacturer including filing a Kugel lawsuit.

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