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 the implant, the patient experienced abscess, exposed mesh, granulation tissue, infection, open epigastric wound, (b)(6), ulceration, inflammation, fibrosis, full thickness skin/scar tissue, and recurrence.Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, incision/drainage of abscess/abdominal wound, complex wound closure, wound vac, wound packed, excision of exposed mesh, hospitalization, antibiotics, and partial removal of mesh/granulation tissue.
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