Complications With Panacryl Sutures Lawsuit Recall
On March 27th, 2006, the FDA recalled all Panacryl Sutures. This recall consisted of 1,061,712 sutures which had been distributed globally. Before this time thousands of Americans had surgery where Panacryl Sutures were used. Many of these patients experienced life altering and debilitating side effects. Although Panacryl Sutures were created by Ethicon Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson company) as a suture which would be absorbed into the body, Panacryl Sutures rarely absorbed or functioned properly.
Common problems were:
- Tunneling: The appearance of tiny holes, or “tunnels”, around incisions made by the suture. These tunnels inhibit healthy tissue growth.
- Splitting Sutures: Caused by the body’s rejection of the sutures.
Failed Absorption: Failure of the body to absorb, or dissolve, the suture after the wound has healed. This often results in additional surgery.
Infection: Panacryl Sutures have been connected with a very high rate of infection.
Suture Granulomas: Small bumps under the skin that form as a result of scar tissue forming around the suture.
Many of the complications resulted from the lack of absorption of the suture. Patients reported oozing wounds, splitting sutures, and lack of healing due to infection and irritation by the sutures. In extreme cases sutures were found to poke through the skin and even migrate to other parts of the body.
While side effects for some patients were immediate and obvious, others suffered for years without knowing their surgery related complications were due to the sutures. For many patients after the problem was revealed additional surgery was required. In some instances, multiple surgeries were required.
If you had surgery and experienced life altering side effects, multiple surgery, or other damages you may be eligible to participate in a lawsuit against Ethicon
Inc. Visit our Lawsuit page for more information or fill out our free case form
to the right.
|
|
