Recall of Certain Hernia Repair Patches

Now for a recall of certain lots and sizes of a surgical product used to repair hernias. The product is the Composix Kugel Mesh Patch and it's used to repair ventral hernias which usually appear at the site of a prior surgical incision. The patch is marketed by Davol, Inc. a subsidiary of Bard.

The patch contains a "memory recoil ring" that allows it to be folded for insertion and then, once it's in place, to spring open and lay flat. The problem is that this ring can break, and if that happens, it can cause bowel perforations or chronic intestinal fistulae.

Davol has notified customers to stop using patches from the affected lots and return any unused units to the company. For more information on which lots and sizes are affected, you can contact Bard Customer Service at 1-800-FOR-BARD

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