Q: For people who have undergone hernia repair surgery, how do they know whether they have one of the recalled Kugel mesh patches?
A: Such people should visit with their doctor to determine whether they have symptoms of a broken patch. The doctor will determine whether the patch should be removed and/or replaced.

Q: What symptoms are associated with defective Kugel mesh patches?
A: Some of the Kugel mesh patch symptoms are: severe abdominal pain intensified by movement, nausea and vomiting, fever and chills (as a result of bowel perforation); unexplained or persistent abdominal pain, fever or tenderness at the site of the implant; and abdominal pain and distention (as a result of bowel obstruction).

Q: Should I get in touch with Davol if I am having the above symptoms?
A: No. It is far better to contact your doctor. Talk with him and then seek legal counsel to determine whether you qualify to file a Kugel mesh hernia patch injury lawsuit.

Q: How do I know whether I have a case that can prevail in a hernia surgical patch lawsuit?
A: The best, easiest and quickest way to make that determination is to contact a law firm with experience in handling Kugel mesh patch cases.

Q: What were the first indications of problems with the Kugel mesh patch?
A: There were few major problems until 2002. That’s when Davol Inc. introduced its large and extra-large models of the Kugel mesh patch. The company soon got reports about breaks in the memory-recoil ring, causing injury to patients’ internal organs and tissues—for example, bowel perforations and fistulas.

Q: Has the Kugel mesh hernia patch been recalled?
A: Since December 2005, Davol, maker and distributor of the Kugel mesh hernia patch, has issued three hernia patch recalls. But it still has several mesh hernia patches on the market.

Q: Has anyone died as a result of the Kugel mesh hernia patch?
A: There have been “several” deaths, according to the FDA.

Q: Have Kugel mesh hernia patch lawsuits been filed?
A: Yes. In December 2006, the first Kugel mesh hernia patch lawsuit was filed. More legal action is certain to follow since Davol apparently had known of the problems with its Kugel mesh hernia patch for at least three years prior to putting out its first recall.

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