The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.
The product was used for laparoscopic therapeutic treatment of a left inguinal hernia.
It was reported that after the implant, the patient experienced recurrence, obliterated internal ring w/ balls of mesh embedded into the spermatic cord and pieces of mesh above the cord, hematoma, hydroceles, edema, cord lipoma, pain, scarring, wad of mesh, anatomy completely attenuated, swelling, tenderness, nausea, less frequent stools, and cellulitis.
Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, removal of mesh, pain medication, orchiectomy, and hernia repair with new mesh.
|