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 kinked bowel, necrosis, adhesions, bowel filled with liquid green material, dilated cecum, hemorrhagic colon mucosa, foreign body type granulomatous reaction, inflammation, fibrinopurulent exudate in bowel, and gangrenous appearance in bowel.
Post-operative patient treatment included removal of mesh and debridement of entire fascia.
Information received indicates the patient is deceased.
The reporter stated the device did not cause or contribute to the event.
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