It was reported by an attorney that the patient underwent hernia repair surgery on (b)(6) 2014 and mesh was implanted.It was reported that the patient underwent removal surgery on (b)(6) 2018 during which the surgeon noted the hernia defect was oriented transversely and mesh that was previously placed was noted to be within the hernia sac.This was excised using electrocautery and the robotic metzenbaum scissors and was removed from the abdomen.It was reported that the patient experienced severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, chills, inflammation and loss of appetite.No additional information was provided.
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