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• Broken ring migrated into or through abdominal wall with associated infection
• Ring migration into vagina
• Bowel perforation
• Bowel obstruction
• Death from septic shock
• Consumptive coagulopathy and acute myocardial infarction

This latest recall expands on two previous recalls of similar defective medical devices: In December 2005 and January 2006, the Extra Large Patches were recalled, and in March 2006 the Large Patches were recalled.

The latest recall demands that use of the Large Oval and Large Circle be immediately discontinued because they have the same component design as the previously recalled patches. The FDA notice lists the following product codes that were to be immediately withdrawn from the market:

• Product Code: 0010202, Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Oval, 5.4” x 7.0”
• Product Code: 0010204, Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Circle, 4.5”

Anyone who has had hernia surgery since 2005 may be at risk of serious physical injury or death. The FDA has advised patients who have received this device to seek medical attention immediately if abdominal pain, fever, tenderness at the implant site or other unusual symptoms occur. The FDA also has instructed surgeons and hospitals to immediately stop using the recalled products and return the unused patches to the company.

The law firm of Hardison and Associates is representing patients and families who have been harmed by Bard Composix Kugel Mesh patches.

Contact us to learn about your legal rights and options in bringing a product liability lawsuit for the injuries you sustained as a result of using this hernia patch.