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Editor: Bob Binstock, Attorney at Law
Profession: Defective Medical Device Attorney

Category: Kugel Hernia Patch

Kugel Mesh Hernia Patches have been recalled on three separate occasions by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to a malfunction with the memory recoil ring that in many cases caused patients to suffer injury.

Prior to the release of the Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch, hernias were fixed using a process known as "tension repair." The tension repair process caused problems in patients when the muscle tissue would tear after the procedure. The patch was created to help with the recovery process and to help cut back on reoccurring hernias.

Over 700,000 surgeries are performed every year in the United States to repair hernias.

In December 2005, the FDA recalled the patch for the first time. In March 2006 the patches were recalled again and a warning letter was sent out. The most recent recall was in January 2007.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries following hernia surgery, you can contact our hernia patch lawyer for a free and confidential consultation.