We are unable to fully investigate this event as no product code, lot number, or sample was provided and there is no contact information for the complainant.Clinical evaluation.Possible complications that should be considered prior to the use of any surgical mesh include pain, inflammation, recurrence of hernia and seroma to name a few.Hernia recurrence, pain and fluid collection may be caused by incorrect mesh fixation and stress on the mesh due to activity or body type.Complications can occur due to a technical error, inadequate suture fixation and/or inadequate overlap that may lead to mesh contracture and other complications.The compromised patient undergoing a second procedure for explant has additional risks of a repeated surgery.
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Received a report that after the mesh was implanted patient had to have fluid drained from abdomen allegedly due to mesh erosion.The pain, as well as the fluid building up in patients abdomen, continued.After the mesh was explanted the patient continued to be in pain.
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