The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a bilateral inguinal hernia by laparoscopic repair and an umbilical hernia by open repair.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced chronic pain, abdominal pain, defective device, physical deformity, mental and physical pain, mesh failure, mental anguish, scarring, disfigurement, suffering, disability, impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.Post-operative patient treatment included ilioinguinal neurectomy and revision surgery.
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