Covidien Hernia Mesh Complications: List of Defective Products

There are dozens of models in the Covidien Symbotex line of hernia mesh implants that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. With so many different models, there exists only one unique trait that spans all of the Symbotex implants: A greenish, circular marker in the center of the implant. 

Because these markers are not always the most reliable way to identify Covidien Symbotex products, using product numbers is often the best way to know for sure.

Product numbers are created in accordance with the shape and size of the implant, as well as the procedure the implant was designed for.

Below is a list of the most commonly used Covidien Symbotex products, their shape, size and assigned product numbers:[i]

Procedure	Shape	Size	Product Number
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Oval	17 x 10 centimeters	SYM1710E
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Oval	20 x 12 centimeters	SYM2012E
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Oval	25 x 15 centimeters	SYM2515E
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Oval	34 x 20 centimeters	SYM3420E
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Oval	40 x 24 centimeters	SYM4024E
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Rectangle	15 x 10 centimeters	SYM1510
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Rectangle	20 x 15 centimeters	SYM2015
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Rectangle	25 x 20 centimeters	SYM2520
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Rectangle	30 x 20 centimeters	SYM3020
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Rectangle	37 x 28 centimeters	SYM3728
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Rectangle	42 x 32 centimeters	SYM4232
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Circular	9 centimeters	SYM9
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Circular	12 centimeters	SYM12
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Circular	15 centimeters	SYM15
Laparoscopic Ventral Repair	Circular	20 centimeters	SYM20
Open Ventral Repair	Rectangle	15 x 10 centimeters	SYM1510OS
Open Ventral Repair	Rectangle	20 x 15 centimeters	SYM2015OS
Open Ventral Repair	Rectangle	25 x 20 centimeters	SYM2520OS
Open Ventral Repair	Rectangle	30 x 20 centimeters	SYM3020OS
Open Ventral Repair	Circular	8 centimeters	SYM8OS

If you are still unsure whether your implant is covered by the recall, you should make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your situation further.

If you or a loved one has been impacted by a Covidien hernia mesh implant, please contact the New York attorneys at Rheingold, Giuffra, Ruffo, & Plotkin LLP for a free consultation today. Our experienced team has over 50 years of experience with product liability and medical malpractice cases.

[i] Symbotex Composite Mesh Brochure, 2019.