The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced infection, abdominal wall necrosis, wound dehiscence, recurrence, dead skin, mesh separated from abdominal wall, purulent material, cellulitis, and adhesions.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, partial closure with placement of wound vac, rotational flaps of left/right abdominal wall, extended hospitalization, removal of mesh, partial closure of abdominal wound, admission to hospital, debridement of necrosis, and hernia repair with new mesh.
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