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 infected mesh, mesh erosion, purulence, necrotic tissue, adhesions,open wound, gross succus in fascia/subcutaneous area, and abscess.
Post-operative patient treatment included mesh removal, lysis of adhesions, small bowel resection, enterotomy, wound vac, admission to hospital, antibiotics, and revision surgery.
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