C. R. Bard Inc.

C.R. Bard, Inc., a subsidiary of Davol, Inc., brought a product to market in recent years that came under intense scrutiny more than once. This product was the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch, and it has been in the news for reasons both positive and negative.

“Memory Recoil Ring” Product Uses

The reason for these recalls all centered on the “memory recoil ring” that was part of the original products. Statistics began to show that this ring can break under the stress of placement of the large-sized products in the intra-abdominal (inside the belly area) space, according to the information put out by the FDA.

This breaking, according to the FDA's Web site, lead to bowel perforations (rupture) and/or chronic (recurring) intestinal fistulae (abnormal connections or passageways between the intestines and other organs). This condition can lead to abnormal and prolonged abdominal pain, fever, tenderness in the implanted area and a host of other symptoms.

The first recall of this product occurred in December of 2005 and lasted until January of 2006, and several models of this patch were included in the recall.

The second recall was initiated on March 24, 2006, and included all lot numbers manufactured prior to that date.

The third, and most recent, recall was initiated on January 10, 2007, and involved all lot numbers manufactured prior to October of 2005.

Injuries Caused/Reasons for Bard Recalls

The reason for these recalls all centered on the “memory recoil ring” that was part of the original products. Statistics began to show that this ring can break under the stress of placement of the large-sized products in the intra-abdominal (inside the belly area) space, according to the information put out by the FDA.

This breaking, according to the FDA's Web site, lead to bowel perforations (rupture) and/or chronic (recurring) intestinal fistulae (abnormal connections or passageways between the intestines and other organs). This condition can lead to abnormal and prolonged abdominal pain, fever, tenderness in the implanted area and a host of other symptoms.

Bard Composix Product Numbers Recalled

Several of these products were recalled during this period, and their descriptions are listed below:

• Bard® Composix® Kugel® Extra Large Oval, 8.7” x 10.7”
• Bard® Composix® Kugel® Extra Large Oval, 10.8” x 13.7”
• Bard® Composix® Kugel® Extra Large Oval, 7.7” x 9.7”
• Bard® Composix® Kugel® Oval, 6.3” x 12.3”
• Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Oval, 5.4” x 7.0”
• Bard® Composix® Kugel® Large Circle, 4.5”

If you or someone you love has had any of these patches used on you after surgery, even if you have not yet been injured, you may have a claim that warrants consideration. Contact an experienced trial attorney today for a full consultation.