The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.
The product was used for therapeutic treatment of a hernia.
It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced product failed, infection, capsule of mesh, hernia recurrence, abdominal pain, mental/physical pain, inflammation, bowel necrosis, fistula, extensive bowel adhesions, bowel deserosalization, bowel erosion, enterotomy, suffering, disability, impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Post-operative patient treatment included multiple attempts at mesh removal surgery, spleen removal, treatment for infection, bowel resection, and removal mesh.
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