Physiomesh is a type of flexible composite mesh. It is designed for hernia repair. The mesh is placed alongside the tissue near the hernia. It is designed to contain the hernia.
Physiomesh is manufactured by the company Ethicon.
Physiomesh is composed of Core (which is a prolene polypropylene mesh with 3mm pores, polydioxanone (PDS) film on top of the prolen polypropylene mesh, monocryl film on top of the PDS, and additional dyed PDS material in the center. The PDS serves as a gluing agent between the mesh and the monocryl.
While physiomesh can be helpful during hernia surgeries, it can also be extremely dangerous. For example, physiomesh may cause inadequate tissue growth around the mesh. This can lead to improper healing.
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Physiomesh can also oftentimes be too weak to prevent recurrence of the hernia. This is because physiomesh tends to have large pores and small filaments. If the physiomesh is too weak, it may rupture. Once the physiomesh has ruptured, the patient will experience the hernia symptoms all over again.
Recurrence of the hernia may also result from folding or balling up of the physiomesh. This may occur when the mesh fails to “incorporate” or adhere to the surrounding tissue. If the physiomesh doesn’t incorporate into the surrounding tissue and folds or balls up instead, then the mesh won’t really serve its purpose and the hernia symptoms may resurface.
Physiomesh can also cause abnormal adhesions between the mesh and the surrounding tissue. For example, after recurrence and “reoperation,” it has been noticed that the mesh sticks to the intestines. If this occurs, then the patient may experience pain and other unwanted symptoms.
Physiomesh is expected to incorporate or adhere to the tissue around the hernia. Nevertheless, when it adheres to other body parts (such as the intestines), it can cause severe problems.
Sometimes physiomesh can cause bowel entrapment and obstruction. This can be a life-threatening situation. If your loved one passed away as a result of physiomesh, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death case on his or her behalf. In this scenario, typically a relative or family member will be appointed as the personal representative of your loved one’s estate (i.e., the “P.R.”), and your loved one’s survivors will be the beneficiaries of the estate.
Physiomesh can also cause severe infections in the body. These may develop during surgery or after surgery. If left untreated, these infections can cause catastrophic consequences.
Physiomesh was originally cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April, 2010. Ethicon began selling the product in October, 2010. By May, 2016, the product was withdrawn from the market due to its health hazards.
When physiomesh causes serious problems in the body, it may need to be removed. The hernia will then need to be readdressed.
In some situations, it will not be possible to remove the physiomesh. This may be because the surgeon determines that it will be too dangerous to remove the mesh.
Mr. Quackenbush works on a contingency basis. This indicates that, until you’ve received compensation in your case, Mr. Quackenbush won’t get paid a dime. So, there is no risk to you.
Call Mr. Quackenbush for a free, no obligation consultation. He can be reached at 954-448-7288, and he can help if you’ve been hurt by physiomesh anyplace in the State of Florida.