A Brief History about Kugel Hernia Medical Patch
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The Kugel Hernia Patch is produced by Davol a leader in the medical product industry. Davol was founded in 1874, and in 1980 became a part of the C.R. Bard Corporation. In addition to the production of the Kugel Hernia Patch, Davol has manufactured a number of products that are used throughout a variety of medical specialties. The Davol Brand has been associated with the development of medical products since the company's inception. The Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch was designed for and is used in hernia repair surgery. Hernia repair surgeries number over 750,000 each year in the United States. Dr. Robert D. Kugel, developed the Kugel Hernia Mesh Patch and the patient and rights are now owned by Davol / C.R. Bard. Dr. Kugel developed the patch with the intention of reducing recovery time and decreasing the recurrence rate of hernias. However, the Kugel patch has actually led to some serious complications that have led to the need for additional surgeries to repair bowel perforations and remove the hernia patch.
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