- Jason Edward Ochs
- July 15, 2017
Hernias are caused by a combination of pressure and weak abdominal tissue or muscle. When the pressure is applied, organs break through the weakened flesh, causing pain and, at times, the trademark hernia bump. This injury is fairly common, with…
- Jason Edward Ochs
- April 14, 2017
Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon division issued a full recall of its Physiomesh Flexible Composite Mesh. The voluntary withdrawal came after two studies found higher rates of hernia re-opening versus similar products. The product is used in the laparoscopic repair and…