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Ortho Evra Lawsuit: Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
FOR A FREE CASE EVALUATION REGARDING A POSSIBLE ORTHO EVRA LAWSUIT, PLEASE CALL TOLL-FREE AT
1-888-377-8900 OR FILL OUT THE ONLINE, ATTORNEY-CONSULTATION FORM. A LAWYER AT PRITZKER | RUOHONEN WILL EVALUATE YOUR CASE.
Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch—Blood Clots
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. 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 this product exposes women to higher levels of estrogen than most birth control pills. Research has shown that increased estrogen exposure may increase the risk of blood clots, which in turn lead to a host of serious health problems, including pulmonary embolism, stroke and heart attack.
The new warning on the label specifically states that women who use Ortho Evra 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. This happens because, with the Ortho Nova birth control patch, the estrogen levels in the blood are maintained at a consistent level. Although birth control pills deliver a higher level of estrogen when taken, that level rapidly declines throughout the day. It is the consistently higher levels of estrogen flowing through the blood vessels that leads to the clotting.
Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Lawsuit
There have been a number of lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson due to injury from the Ortho Evra birth control patch. For lawsuits involving serious injury Johnson & Johnson has been quick to settle:
At a May 2 status conference with U.S. District Judge David Katz in Cleveland, where 73 cases from around the country have been consolidated, a Johnson & Johnson lawyer announced that the company is prepared to settle all suits in which plaintiffs were hospitalized for stroke, heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms or deep vein thrombosis.
The same day, Johnson & Johnson lawyer Susan Sharko wrote to Superior Court Judge Peter Bariso in Hudson County that the company had reached confidential settlements with 11 of the 12 plaintiffs who sued there. (New Jersey Law Journal)
If you have had a stroke, heart attack, or other serious side effect while using the Ortho Evra birth control patch, a lawyer at Pritzker | Ruohonen is available for a free consultation. To contact us, call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill out our online consultation form.
We have a national reputation in the area of product liability lawsuits. Our senior partner, Fred Pritzker, is currently lead attorney in a major product liability lawsuit involving victims from several states. He has over 29 years of experience and is a certified trial specialist. In recognition of his accomplishments, other lawyers have elected to have him included in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
| ORTHO EVRA INFORMATION |
| Ortho Evra Blood Clot - FDA |
| Ortho Evra Heart Attack |
| Ortho Evra Pulmonary Embolism |
| Ortho Evra Stroke |
| Ortho Evra Lawsuit |
References:
1. Toutant, Charles, “Quick Settlement Track Predicted for Suits over Johnson & Johnson Contraceptive Patch,” New Jersey Journal of Law, May 15, 2006.
2. FDA News Release, November 10, 2005.
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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.
Pain and Suffering
Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Rich uses his knowledge, experience, and reputation to maximize recoveries for clients.
Medtronic Recall and Medtronic Lawsuit
FDA has annonced a Medtronic Spring Fidelis defibrillator lead recall. Two of our clients with defective Medtronic leads were shocked over twenty times before medical professionals were able to turn off the defibrillator.
Fleet Lawsuit
We are representing several people who experienced kidney failure (acute phosphate nephropathy) after use of Fleet Phospho-soda solution or Fleet Accu-Prep solution for bowel cleansing.
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.
Trasylol Recall
Bayer has agreed to a marketing suspension of Trasylol, a drug used to control bleeding during heart surgery, pending detailed review of preliminary results from a Canadian study that suggested an increased risk for death.
Fentanyl Lawsuit and Fentanyl Recall
There have been a number of recalls regarding fentanyl due to the risk of a fentanyl overdose.
Fosamax and Osteonecrosis
Several cases of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw have been associated with the use of oral bisphosphonates, including Fosamax®, Actonel®, and other medications.