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 infected mesh, sinus tract (infection), omental adhesions, bowel adhesions and discoloration of mesh.
Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery.
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The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.
The product was used for laparoscopic therapeutic treatment of an incisional hernia.
It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced infected mesh, sinus tract (infection), draining wound infection, omental adhesions, bowel adhesions, abscess, abdominal pain, erythema, hematoma, collection of fluid, inflammation, recurrence, pain and discoloration of mesh.
Post-operative patient treatment included revision surgery, incision/drainage of stitch abscess, debridement of abdominal wound with packing, incision/drainage of infected epigastric hematoma, debridement of abscess cavity and pulse lavage irrigation, excision of infected mesh, excision of the sinus tract skin and primary repair of incisional hernia.
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