The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.
The product was used for therapeutic treatment of an incisional hernia.
It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced separation of material layers, adhesions, fistula, recurrence, abscess, fibroadipose tissue, granulation tissue, foreign body reaction, inflammation, hemorrhage, histiocytic reaction, pain, bulge, loose mesh, lack of incorporation, drainage, sinus tract, purulent material, and infection.
Post-operative patient treatment included bowel resection, revision surgery, removal of mesh, removal of suture material, and hernia repair with new mesh.
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