Hernia Patch Attorneys

If Only I Knew Earlier

The word is out, and hernia patch lawsuits are being filed all over the country. And they should be. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the Kugel Mesh Hernia patch in December of 2005. This hernia patch was developed by Dr. Robert D. Kugel with the intention of treating hernias and helping relieve pain and recurring hernias. However, the results were quite the contrary. Patients began to issue complaints about the patch.

They were experiencing pain in the implantation area caused by tenderness and inflammation. Davol, the manufacturer of the patch, did not really believe there was an issue with its product. It felt that there were just not enough complaints filed relative to the large number of patches sold. Davol also felt that the few complaints that were coming in were probably because its hernia patch was not being surgically implanted correctly. Davol's thoughts were focused on how it needs to retrain the surgeons.

Soon it was evident: The problem was with the device itself. When the patch is implanted, it is supposed to be folded and flattened against the hernia. This in turn would allow the patch to bounce back to its original shape. But the recoil ring was breaking or the patch as a whole was becoming disjointed and therefore literally moving to another area of the body. Patients were suffering through extreme pain. They have had to undergo several surgeries to correct the damage the faulty patch caused. Then they had to undergo an additional surgery just to have the patch removed. This is why there are a slew of hernia patch lawsuits being filed.

The word is out and consumers are well educated on what the issues are that surround this patch. Unlike before, they very clearly understand why they have felt so sick for so long. The patch was and still is an issue. In fact, Davol has extended the recall because of the recoil ring of the device is still breaking.

If you have had any injuries after having the Kugel patch implanted, you need to speak to an attorney to find out whether or not it would be prudent to file a hernia patch lawsuit. No one likes the thought of taking an issue to the legal level; however, the device has been recalled for a reason. You have legal rights that include protection for a product that is later deemed faulty as with the Kugel patch. At this point, talking with an attorney will at least allow you to make a decision based on facts.

Filing a Hernia patch lawsuit will be much less stressful when you work with an attorney from Williams Kherkher. Williams Kherkher has in depth knowledge of the Kugel patch, and so is able to assess your potential hernia patch lawsuit. Do not wait, contact Williams Kherkher today.