Kugel Mesh Lawsuit

Author : Frank JohnHave you had hernia mesh complications following a repair of a ventral hernia? If so, it may be related to the hernia mesh device used during your surgery Some patients who have suffered injuries following hernia repair surgery have looked at their legal options including filing a Kugel mesh lawsuit to help with unpaid medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering associated with the memory recoil ring breaking and causing internal injuries

A hernia is a bulge that develops anywhere in the body, but most commonly in the abdomen When an area that contains an organ is weak, as in an abdominal wall, the organ can push through that wall, creating a bulge

In the stomach, for instance, the intestine can push through an area in the abdominal wall where the muscle or tissue is weak and thin When the organ creates a hole and pushes through, it can encounter bacteria that can lead to infection The organ can also get stuck in the small hole and the blood supply to the organ can be diminished, so the cells may die If this is not treated in time, the area may develop gangrene, and portions of it may have to be removed

Hernias can be caused by a variety of situations, but most of them occur because of an inherently weak wall When additional stress is added to the wall, a hernia can develop Stresses such as coughing, lifting heavy objects and straining during bowel movements are frequent causes of hernias

A ventral hernia is caused when a hernia develops at the site of a previous incision If you have had previous abdominal surgery, that incision site may be weaker than the rest of the abdominal wall, making that area more prone to developing a hernia

Doctors usually recommend surgery to repair a hernia Although some non-surgical treatments can be found, surgery is the generally recognized method to alleviate the hernia

In recent years, doctors have used a device called a mesh patch to attach to the weakened area in order to provide additional support While this was effective, some patches used in the last decade are part of a hernia mesh patch recall The Kugel mesh hernia patch used two pieces of mesh connected by a plastic ring as a device to bolster the weak abdominal wall The ring acted as a spring, holding the device in place

Unfortunately, the plastic ring sometimes broke, causing infections from perforated bowels and chronic fistulas In fact, at least 80 people have had complications as a result of the Kugel mesh hernia patch

If you have had surgery for a ventral hernia, talk with your doctor about the Kugel mesh hernia patch recall Although patients are advised to allow the patch to remain in place unless there are adverse symptoms, it is still wise to consult with your doctor about your particular situation Then, contact us to find out your legal options We represent patients affected by the hernia mesh recall and as always; there are no fees unless we win compensation for your case
Mark Roberts is the author of this article on Kugel mesh lawsuit.
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