The patient¿s attorney alleged a deficiency against the device.The product was used for laparoscopic therapeutic treatment of a ventral hernia.It was reported that after implant, the patient experienced failure of mesh, permanent injuries, severe pain, suffering, emotional distress, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, anxiety, depression, disability, impairment and loss of care/comfort.Post-operative patient treatment included multiple visits to the emergency room, appointments with her primary care physician, surgery consultations as well as use of a substantial amount of narcotics in order to ease the symptoms.
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