MORE Kugel Mesh Lawsuits....severe injuries reported

Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patches have been recalled several times over safety issues caused by product defects. The patches, which are used to treat ventral hernias, contain flexible rings that allow large patches to be folded for insertion through small incisions. Once the patch is in position within the abdominal cavity, the ring pops open allowing the patch to be fastened flatly in place. However, the Food and Drug Administration has received numerous reports of defective recoil rings breaking and exposing jagged, sharp edges. These sharp edges can cause serious internal injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered the serious side effects of a defective Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch, please contact the experienced defective medical device attorneys at Buttafuoco & Associates today for a complimentary consultation who can help you recover the compensation you may be due.

Potential Injuries

When a Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch malfunctions, serious internal injuries can occur. Some of the injuries caused by malfunctioning Kugel Mesh Patches include:

• Intense abdominal pain
• Bowel perforation
• Intestinal fistulae, or abnormal passages between intestines

If you have been implanted with a Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, persistent abdominal pain, tenderness, or other unusual abdominal symptoms, seek professional medical help immediately.

Recalled Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patches

The following are the Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patches affected by the recall:

• Composix Kugel Extra Large Oval (7.7" x 9.7") Product code: 0010208
• Composix Kugel Extra Large Oval (8.7" x 10.7") Product code: 0010206
• Composix Kugel Extra Large Oval (10.8" x 13.7") Product code: 0010207
• Composix Kugel Large Oval (5.4" x 7") Product code: 0010202
• Composix Kugel Oval (6.3" x 12.3") Product code: 0010209
• Composix Kugel Large Circle (4.5" in diameter) Product code: 0010204

Two Teenagers Dead After Long Island Car Accident

 Two Long Island teenagers were killed when their car lost control and struck a tree early Wednesday morning, police said.

The accident happened around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday in Roslyn Heights.

Steven Clancy, 19, was driving a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta northbound on Roslyn Road near Locust Lane when he struck a curb and then a tree in the back yard of an Oak Lane home, Nassau County homicide detectives said.

Clancy and his passenger, Javier Gonzalez, also 19, were pronounced dead. Both men were from Mineola.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.

Lindenhurst Woman Dies After Being Hit By Car

A Lindenhurst woman crossing a street in West Babylon was struck and killed Monday afternoon, Suffolk police said.

Amelia Couvertier, 83, was walking east on Montauk Highway about 3:20 p.m. when she attempted to cross Great East Neck Road, police said. She was struck by a 2008 Toyota Corolla driven by Carol Lawrence, 73, of North Lindenhurst, police said. Lawrence had been traveling east on Montauk Highway when she made a left turn onto Great East Neck Road. According to police, witnesses stated Lawrence had a green arrow when she made the turn and no criminality is suspected.

Couvertier was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, where she was later pronounced dead.

Lawrence was not injured. Her car was impounded for a safety check. First Squad detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident to call 631-854-8152.