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Defective Medical Products

The following information is provided by Pritzker Olsen, a premier personal injury law firm with decades of collective experience and a reputation for success. Our lawyers have recovered over 20 million dollars for people injured by defective medical products and the families of people whose deaths were associated with defective products. To contact Pritzker Olsen law firm, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online form for a free consultation. You will not have to pay any up-front fees, and we are not paid unless you win.

Compensation for Victims
of Dangerous and Defective Medical Products

A medical is defective if there is a design defect, a manufacturing defect (often too much of an active ingredient) or the labeling and any other warnings are insufficient to warn of risks. The law states that manufacturers must alert consumers to the possible problems and side effects their medical products can cause.

Thousands of people receive injuries from unsafe medical products each year. Those injuries deserve compensation, which can include the following:

Economic damages. Compensation for monetary losses such as past and future medical expenses, loss of past and future earnings, loss of employment or business opportunities.
Non-economic damages. Compensation for subjective, non-monetary losses such as pain, suffering, inconvenience, emotional distress, loss of society and companionship, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Punitive damages. Damages awarded for the purpose of punishing a party for intentional or reckless behavior or actions motivated by malice.

Medical Product Lawsuits

We are representing a number of clients who have suffered phosphate nephropathy (kidney failure) after the use of certain Fleet products. In May 2006, the FDA warned health care professionals and patients that a rare but serious form of kidney failure (acute phosphate nephropathy) had been associated with the use of oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products (e.g., Fleet Phospho-soda solution, Fleet Accu-Prep solution, and Visicol tablets) for bowel cleansing. Learn about the Fleet and phosphate nephropathy and fill our our Fleet lawsuit questionaire.

Yaz Lawsuit
Yaz lawsuits are alleging the use of Yaz caused serious injury, including heart attack, stroke, embolism, deep vein thrombosis and kidney failure. Instead of a class action lawsuit, Yaz lawsuits have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL).

Yasmin Lawsuit
According to Yasmin lawsuits filed in several states, Yasmin allegedly contains a diuretic, drospirenone, which blocks the hormone aldosterone and causes dehydration from increased potassium secretion and increased absorption of sodium. Instead of a Yasmin class action lawsuit, federal Yasmin lawsuits have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation (MDL).

Propylthiouracil Liver Failure Lawsuit
The FDA has identified 34 cases of severe liver injury associated with propylthiouracil. Twenty-three cases were in adult patients and 11 were in pediatric patients. Of the 23 adult cases, 13 deaths and five liver transplants were reported. Among the 11 pediatric cases, two cases resulted in death and seven patients required a liver transplant.

Voltaren Lawsuit
In postmarketing reports, Voltaren has allegedly been associated with cases of severe hepatic reactions, including liver necrosis, jaundice, fulminant hepatitis with and without jaundice, and liver failure. Some of these reported cases resulted in fatalities or liver transplantation.

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Lawsuit
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of 6 deaths and 77 injuries associated with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in the last two years.

Synthes Synex Lawsuit
The Synthes Synex recall was prompted by the six adverse events. In each of these cases, the patient suffered injury when the Ti Synex VBR lost height. After reviewing the facts of these cases, the FDA announced that it had classified the recall of Synthes Ti Synex II VBR products as Class I.

Zicam Lawsuit
Since the introduction of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel to the market in 1999, FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia associated with the use of Zicam zinc-containing intranasal products. Read Zicam smell loss lawsuit information. Several class action lawsuits have been filed. Read Zicam class action lawsuit information. In response to a warning letter from the FDA, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. recalled certain Zicam products. Read about the Zicam recall. More information: Zicam Lawyers, Matrixx Initiatives Lawsuit, Matrixx Initiatives Class Action Lawsuit, Matrix Initiatives FDA, Zicam FDA, Zicam anosmia lawsuit.

Fleet Lawsuit Involving Acute Phosphate Nephropathy
Our law firm is representing a number of clients who have suffered Fleet renal failure (Fleet Phospho-soda kidney failure) after the use of certain Fleet phospo-soda products. C.B. Fleet Company has recently announced a Fleet Phospho-soda recall involving their over-the-counter products Fleet® Phospho-soda® and Fleet® Phospho-soda® EZ-Prep® Bowel Cleansing System. Read more: Fleet recall, Fleet kidney failure, Fleet laxative lawsuit, Fleet Phospho-soda lawsuit. Related to the Fleet lawsuits are cases involving Visicol kidney failure or OsmoPrep. Read about a Visicol lawsuit or an OsmoPrep lawsuit.

Bayer Lawsuit
Lawsuits have been filed against Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. alleging serious injury from Yaz and Yasmin, birth control products. Read about a Yaz lawsuit and a Yasmin lawsuit.

Hydroxycut Recall
Pritzker Olsen attorneys are currently investigating cases of liver damage to dieters and body builders who have used Hydroxycut, a widely sold nutritional supplement. Read about a Hydroxycut lawsuit.

Fentanyl Lawsuit
We are representing We represent families of loved ones killed by the Fentanyl Pain Patch. These Fentanyl pain patch medication delivery systems are manufactured by a number of companies including Janssen Pharmaceutica Products, Alza Corporation, PriCara, Mylan, Actavis, Watson and a Johnson & Johnson generic brand called Sandoz.

PoliGrip Lawsuit
A recent PoliGrip lawsuit involved a two men who had been diagnosed with neurological problems including myelopathy and neuropathy.

Fixodent Lawsuit
Lawsuits continue to be filed against Proctor & Gamble, manufacturer of Fixodent, on behalf of people who used Fixodent to secure their dentures and then tested positive for zinc poisoning.

Denture Cream Lawsuit
Several lawsuits have been filed alleging denture cream caused zinc poisoning in denture wearers. The denture cream lawsuits involve Fixodent, a Proctor & Gamble product, and PoliGrip, a GlaxoSmithKline product.

We are representing clients injured by defective Medtronic defibrillator leads. Two of our clients were shocked over twenty times before medical professionals were able to turn off the defibrillator. Contact us regarding these Medtronic recall cases involving the Sprint Fidelis brand Medtronic defibrillator lead recall. Learn more about a Medtronic lawsuit.

Duragesic Recall
A Duragesic recall has been issued by PriCara, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All lots of 25 microgram/hour (mcg/hr) DURAGESIC® (fentanyl transdermal system) CII patches sold by PriCara in the United States and all 25 mcg/hr fentanyl patches sold by Sandoz Inc. in the United States are being voluntarily recalled as a precaution from wholesalers and pharmacies.

Tendon Rupture Lawsuit Lawyer
The FDA has determined that the use of fluoroquinolones, a class of antibiotics, can lead to tendon rupture.

Clarcon Lawsuit
FDA has warned consumers not to use Clarcon products. For more information, please see the following: CitruShield lawsuit, Dermassentials DermaBarrier lawsuit, Dermassentials lawsuit, Iron Fist lawsuit, Skin Shield lawsuit.

Total Body Formula "Recall"
CDC and FDA have linked cases of renal failure (kidney failure), hair loss, fingernail loss, elevated hepatic enzymes, thrombocytopenia, hemolysis, changes in thought processes, gastrointestinal disorders, chest pain, erythema/flushing/rash, dizziness, headache, agitation, and rhabdomyolysis to Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula, dietary supplements manufactured for Total Body Essential Nutrition, Inc. Read more about the Total Body Formula "recall" and a possible Total Body Formula lawsuit. Read updated information on Total Body Recall, chromium and renal failure (kidney failure).

Promethazine Lawsuit
Lawsuits have been filed against Wyeth alleging intravenous administration of Phenergan, a promethazine product, caused gangrene, resulting in amputation.

Intelence Complications
INTELENCE, a drug used for the treatment of HIV-1 infection, may cause life-threatening toxic epidermal necrolysis and hypersensitivity reactions, sometimes accompanied by hepatic failure (liver failure).

Darvocet Lawsuit and Darvon Lawsuit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported that use of propoxyphene in medications such as Darvocet has been linked to fatal overdoses.

Selenium Poisoning (Toxicity)
Total Body Formula, a dietary supplement, has been found by FDA to contain hazardous levels of selenium (up to 200 times the label value). Read about selenium poisoning (toxicity) and a possible Total Body Essential Nutrition, Inc. lawsuit.

Chromium Poisoning (Toxicity)
Total Body Formula, a dietary supplement, has been found by FDA to contain hazardous levels of chromium. Read about chromium poisoning (toxicity) and a possible Total Body Essential Nutrition, Inc. lawsuit.

Fentanyl Patch Recall
Actavis Inc. has announced that its subsidiary Actavis South Atlantic LLC is proceeding with the voluntarily recall from wholesalers and pharmacies of all lots of Fentanyl transdermal system CII patches sold in the United States. Read about the Fentanyl patch recall.

Tysabri Liver Damage and Wrongful Death
TYSABRI® may have caused severe liver injury that could lead to death or the need for a liver transplant. In a February 2008 “Dear Healthcare Professional Letter,” Biogen Idec, Inc., Elan Corp. and FDA notified healthcare professionals of reports of clinically significant liver injury, including markedly elevated serum hepatic enzymes and elevated total bilirubin, occurring as early as six days after the first dose of Tysabri. A Tysabri lawsuit may include a product liability claim and a Tysabri lawyer can explain a medical malpractice claim.

Botox Wrongful Death
FDA has received reports of systemic adverse reactions including respiratory compromise and death following the use of botulinum toxins types A and B (botox) for both FDA-approved and unapproved uses. At least 23 people have died, most of them children treated for cerebral palsy-accociated limb spasticity.Use of botulinum toxins for treatment of limb spasticity (severe arm and leg muscle spasms) in children or adults is not an approved use in the U.S. Read about botox wrongful death and the lack of a botox recall.

Colchicine "Recall"
On February 6, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its intention to take enforcement action against companies marketing unapproved injectable colchicines. Colchicine is a highly toxic drug that can easily be administered in excessive doses, especially when given intravenously. The FDA is aware of 50 reports of adverse events associated with the use of intravenous colchicine, including 23 deaths. Read more about the colchicine "recall" and lawyer information.

COMPLETE MoisturePLUS Recall
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. has recalled COMPLETE® MoisturePLUS(TM) multipurpose contact lens care solution. This contact lens solution has been associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare but serious eye infection. Learn more about the COMPLETE MoisturePLUS recall. Read the FDA notification regarding the AMO Complete MoisturePlus recall.

ApotheCure-compounded Colchicine Recall
3 people in Oregon and Washington may be dead after injections of Colchicine that was compounded by ApotheCure, a Texas pharmacy company. ApotheCure may have compounded the injectionable Colchicine to be far stronger than it should have been (possibly ten times stronger). Read more about ApotheCure and a possible Colchicine lawsuit.

Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
Women using the Ortho Evra birth control patch have been shown to have a higher risk for developing blood clots that can lead to heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems. Read FDA September 2006 announcement regarding the Ortho Evra birth control patch.

Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Lawsuit Update
The Ortho Evra birth control patch has been linked to numerous cases of stroke, heart attack, and other serious illnesses. In November 2005 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated labeling for the Ortho Evra birth control patch to warn healthcare providers and patients that the Ortho Evra birth control patch exposes women to higher levels of estrogen than most birth control pills. The new bolded warning specifically states that women who use the Ortho Evra birth control patch are exposed to about 60 percent more total estrogen in their blood than if they were taking a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. Read the Ortho Evra birth control patch lawsuit update.

Duragesic Recall
In February and April of 2004, the FDA announced a Duragesic recall (fentanyl pain patch recall) due to the possibility of leakage of medication from the patch onto the skin of the patient. Duragesic is a pain patch that contains fentanyl, a highly concentrated pain killer that is up to 100 times stronger than morphine. Exposure to the leaked medication from the Duragesic patch could result in inadvertent ingestion or an increased absorption of the opiate component fentanyl, leading to potentially-life-threatening complications. Read more about the Duragesic recall.

Duragesic and Fentanyl FDA Advisory
In July of 2005, the FDA issued an advisory regarding reports of death and other serious side effects from overdoses of fentanyl in patients using fentanyl transdermal (skin) patches for pain control. Deaths and overdoses had occurred in patients using both the brand name product Duragesic and the generic product. Read more about the FDA advisory regarding Duragesic and fentanyl. Read about a duragesic recall.

Oral Sodium Phosphate Products (Fleet and Visicol) and Kidney Failure
The Food and Drug Administration is warning health care professionals and patients that a rare, but serious form of kidney failure (acute phosphate nephropathy) has been associated with the use of oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products (e.g., Fleet Phospho-soda solution, Fleet Accu-Prep solution, and Visicol tablets) for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy, radiographic procedures, and surgery. Learn more about kidney failure after use of oral sodium phosphate products (Fleet and Visicol).

Traysylol Poses Risk of Kidney Failure
January 28, 2006—An article in the January issue of the New England Journal of Medicine reported that Trasylol, a popular blood-clotting drug used after heart bypass surgery, poses an increased risk of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, and stroke. Learn more about the risks of Trasylol.

Contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A.
If you feel you have suffered because of a defective medical device, including a Guidant defibrillator or Guidant pacemaker, consulting with a defective medical device attorney at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. , can help you understand the array of issues involved in cases of this type.

Senior partner, personal injury lawyer Fred Pritzker, has over 30 years of experience helping injured people understand their rights. When someone is at fault for an injury, he knows how to fight for fair compensation, including pain and suffering and punitive damages. He has recovered numerous settlements and verdicts in excess of $1,000,000 for clients and has been named a Super Lawyer by his peers.

Contact Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. for a free consultation. You can reach us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill in our online consultation form. We are a national law firm and represent clients throughout the United States.

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Firm News

Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation.

Attorney Elliot Olsen Speaks at Conference

Attorney Elliot Olsen recently spoke at the Seventh Annual LifeScience Alley Conference in Minneapolis on Preemption and the Future of Medical Device Litigation. He appeared with Randall Pattee of Lindquist and Vennum and Jean Lance, VP of corporate legal and general counsel for Boston Scientific.

Zicam Lawsuit

Several lawsuits have been filed alleging Zicam caused loss of smell (anosmia) and taste, and our lawyers are reviewing potential claims. We are gathering information about Zicam smell loss. Read more about Zicam: Zicam class action lawsuit, warning letter from the FDA to Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. regarding Zicam Cold Remedy nasal spray and gel swabs, Zicam recall.

After only one use of a Zicam Cold Remedy product, Bonnie Blodgett lost her sense of smell. A gradening writer and foodie, her life was drastically changed. She recently published Remembering Smell: A Memoir of Losing--and Discovering--the Primal Sense in which she chronicals her experience with losing her sense of smell and then slowly getting it back again.

Bonnie's experience with Zicam is similar to many of our other clients. They experienced a burning sensation during the first use of a Zicam product and then lost their sense of smell (anosmia). Most of them were not as fortunate as Bonnie and have not regained their sense of smell.

For more information about Remembering Smell, please click on the image of the book.

Ortho Evra Lawsuit: Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch

The Ortho Evra birth control patch has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots that can lead to pulmonary embolism, stroke and heart attack.

Fentanyl Lawsuit and Fentanyl Recall

There have been a number of recalls regarding fentanyl due to the risk of a fentanyl overdose.

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