The Federal Court in Rhode Island charged with handling of all claims related to the Davol, Inc Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch, has announced that it is now accepting personal injury claims based on all Davol patches, not just the ones recalled in the FDA class 1 recall. In essence, this is a further expansion of the recall, the third such, saying that people may have legitimate claims based on any and all Davol products.
The most recent action is based on FDA inspections carried out at Davol’s headquarters, where it was discovered that the quality control procedures were so bad that the company had no idea which of its patches were experiencing problems or were likely to experience problems. The company had been unable to respond to emergent problems in its patches to alter its design or to inform patients of the possible risks they faced. In response to this, and in response to the wide range of people alleging damage as a result of other Davol products, the Federal Court in Rhode Island declared that any and all claims against Davol for its patches would be heard.
The Composix mesh that is the substance of the Kugel Mesh was at first heralded as a remarkable innovation for its manufacturing process that laminates two biocompatible plastics—polypropylene and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene—in one product. However, as early as 2000, reports began to surface that the mesh became delaminated or crushed, causing bowel adhesions and obstructions. Because of Davol’s shoddy quality control practices, however, a recall was not issued until 2005.
Negligence of this level in handling medical products is criminal, and companies that practice it need to be punished not only to provide compensation for the victims of their work, but also as an example to other companies that such practices are not tolerated. If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of any Davol mesh patch, you have a responsibility to pursue a claim against the company. To get a free initial consultation about your claim in Mobile, Alabama, contact the experienced pharmaceutical injury lawyers at the Injury Lawyers, P.C. today.
