What is Alloderm? How can it cause injury? Alloderm is a skin graft – a biologic screen implanted to reinforce soft tissue.  It’s typically used surgically to repair, reconstruct, or substitute tissue. Donated skin is aseptically processed to remove the epidermis and other cells that can lead to tissue rejection and graft failure.  The result is a matrix of biological components that promote rapid revascularization, white cell migration, and cell repopulation. Alloderm Uses Alloderm was originally introduced to assist burn patients regrow damaged tissue.  By assisting in the growth of new tissue, Alloderm has a variety of uses.  The most common uses for Alloderm are for hernia repair and breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.  However, Alloderm is also used in dental repair procedures, and to treat severe lacerations and burns. Alloderm Problems The Medical Product Safety Network (MedSun) received numerous reports of problems associated with surgical mesh products for hernia repair.  Problems reported include mesh explants, ring breakage, mesh tears, defective mesh, mesh perforations, adhesion issues, and mesh erosion. Alloderm injuries include infection, hernia recurrence, abscess, post-operative bulging, and pain/soreness.  In some cases, an additional surgical procedure is required to remove the defective mesh. Help if You’ve Used Alloderm At our products liability law firm, our Alloderm attorneys attorneys understand that your injury may be due to Alloderm.  Our in-depth knowledge and experience make us uniquely well qualified to handle even the most complex Alloderm cases.  If you suspect you have an Alloderm injury such as an infection, pain/soreness, inflammation/swelling, bulging, infection, or hernia recurrence, contact us today to talk to a legal professional.

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