Composix Kugle Mesh Recall Expanded

Lee Coleman

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The FDA and the company Davol/Bard have issued and expanded recall and withdrawl of the Large Oval Ring and Large Circle Patches. The Composix Kugel Mesh Patch can break, leading to bowel perforations and chronic intestinal fistulae. These are very serious conditions that pose a pronounced health risk to affected patients. Symptoms may include severe pain, nausea, vomiting, or a large bulge at the site of the previous surgery. Patients who have been implanted with one of the recalled devices should seek immediate medical attention if they experienced any of those symptoms.