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Ethicon?s Prolene and ProCeed patches were defective and recalled January 04, 2006 for delamination

Internal/Abdominal damage caused by defective Ethicon hernia patch

The Ethicon Prolene and ProCeed hernia patches are used to repair. Some units of the Proceed Surgical Mesh may delaminate from the polypropylene mesh after implantation for hernia repair. Exposure of the polypropylene layer to the bowel prior to reperitonealization can increase the risk of adhesions and bowel fistulization.

The Prolene patches, on the other hand, were recalled ostensibly for reasons of counterfeit product intermingling but may cause adverse events similar to the ProCeed defects.

For more recall information, go to www.fda.gov and search the site for Ethicon mesh recall.

SIGNS OF HERNIA PATCH DEFECT:

  • Fever
  • Tenderness at the Incision Site
  • Painful Lumps or Bulges Where Surgery Occurred
  • Large Bulge at Site of Previous Injury
  • Bowel Perforation
  • Intestinal Fistula (hole)
  • Severe Abdominal Pain

The manufacturer Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson company, may admit that its medical device is flawed and may agree to reimburse patients for medical expenses related to replacing the hernia patch. However, they may attempt to limit such reimbursement to cases where medical expenses are not covered by the patient's medical insurance or by Medicare.

In most states, product liability extends further, and The Miller Firm LLC will evaluate the merits of your case to recover additional compensation. Patients who received the Ethicon hernia patches may be entitled to:

  • compensation for any of their pain and suffering,
  • future medical care,
  • physical therapy,
  • lost wages and earnings,
  • or non-medical expenses incurred as a result of receiving the defective or recalled hernia patch.

If you suspect you may have an injury caused by a defective hernia patch or simply have a recalled device implanted, contact The Miller Firm LLC for a free consultation.

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