UPDATE: Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen lawsuits no longer being reviewed

May 20th, 2007 by Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. | PERMALINK

Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. will not be reviewing any new lawsuits for users of anemia drugs who have suffered problems as a result of Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen side effects.  The decision comes after two months of carefully reviewing the potential claims.  Although there appears to be  evidence that the manufacturers placed profits before the safety of their consumers, at this time we are unable to review any new claims given the complex issues regarding causation for each individual claimant.

Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), Procrit (epoetin alfa) and Epogen (epoetin alfa) are injections administered to treat anemia associated with dialysis for those with kidney failure and chemotherapy in cancer patients.  When given at high doses, the anemia injection side effects have been found to increase the risk of blood clots, strokes, heart attacks and death.  They have also been linked to an increased rate of tumor growth when given to those with certain types of cancer.

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The decision to move forward with any legal claim for a defective product or medication involves significant research and investigation.  Although we will continue to monitor the potential for these lawsuits in the future, we will not be reviewing any new claims or represent any individuals with regard to problems associated with these drugs.  If there is any change in the status of the investigation of Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen lawsuits, information will be posted here.

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Saiontz & Kirk is a national law firm which handles a variety of serious personal injury claims, including medical malpractice, cerebral palsy birth injuries, nursing home neglect and defective products.  Some of the defective medications and medical products we are currently investigating and pursuing lawsuits on behalf of clients nationwide include:

  • Plavix: side effects include GI bleeds, ulcers, heart attacks, strokes and TTP blood disorders
  • Drug Eluting Stents: problems include blood clots and heart attacks
  • Fosamax: jaw osteonecrosis
  • Ketek: liver damage
  • Zelnorm: recalled due to risk of heart attacks, strokes and death
  • Hernia repair mesh: recall as a result of bowel perforation and chronic intestinal fistula

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6 Responses to:

“UPDATE: Aranesp, Procrit and Epogen lawsuits no longer being reviewed”

  1. Debbie Hoppe Says:
    May 31st, 2007 at 4:04 pm

    I understand that you are taking no more claims on Epogen. But, if you change that please let me know, my father died and I think very strongly that taking the epogen shots just speeded up the end result.

  2. Pat Lawson Says:
    October 31st, 2007 at 12:31 am

    My Mother started the Procrit shots on July 17, 2007 and became weeker, dis-orintated, and constantly tired. After just 3 shots, she died on Aug 17, 2007 of a massive bleed in her brain.
    please notify me if you do decide to reopen. My Mother was better before the shots – just tired from anemia.

  3. Kathleen Says:
    November 18th, 2008 at 1:31 pm

    My mother wasn’t producing the right kind of blood cells, she had no cancer, the doctor started giving her Aranesp injections for her anemia,without telling her or my father about ANY of the side effects….she died 2 months latter, her bodie was riddled with cancerous tumor growths. It’s not right that some doctors think of of our elderly as guiniepigs!

  4. Joseph Says:
    November 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 am

    My father died suddenly after receiving several doses of Aranesp. He was found with blood leaking from his eyes and his head was very swollen, which was obviously caused by a massive brain bleed. Please reconsider your decision on litigation against these drugs. He nor my mother were ever warned of any possible negative side-effects.

  5. JESSICA Says:
    May 1st, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    I WAS NOT A CANCER PATIENT, OR A DIALYSIS PATIENT WHEN I RECEIVED THE INJECTIONS. THOSE THIS HAVE ANY RELEVANT. I BELIEVE THAT THE DVT I EXPERIENCED IN SEPT AND BEEN SUFFERING SINCE HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE PROCRIT INJECTIONS I HAD MORE THAN A YEAR AGO FOR A CHRONIC ANEMIA DUE TO HEAVY MENSTRUAL BLEEDING. I’M SURE THEY MAY HAVE BEEN OTHER ALTERNATIVES FOR MY TREATMENT THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED.
    WHAT CAN I DO? COULD THE DOCTOR HAVE GIVEN ME PROCRIT NOT BEING A CANCER PATIENT OR A DIALYSIS PATENT?
    I JUST WANT A CLEAR ANSWER SO THAT I MAY FOR SEE A RELIEF , KNOWING WHAT COULD OF CAUSED MY CONDITION. WILL THIS HELP TREAT MY CONDITION? SO DESPERATE, I’M ONLY 44, MOTHER OF 4, JUST FINISH A BA DEGREE, AND CAN’T WORK BECAUSE OF THE DVT CONDITION I’M SUFFERING.

    SO WORRIED ABOUT MY FUTURE AND MY FAMILY, SOLIDARY WITH ALL THAT ARE SUFFERING BECAUSE OF THE MISS USE OF PROCRIT.

  6. Donna Says:
    June 15th, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    I have R A, I also have had an infection in my foot that gets better but never seems to go away in the past 5 yrs. I have had surgery on it every year and this year twice. My iron and hemocrit became very low. The hemotologist started me on Aranesp 9 wks ago. I have had 3 shots. My ankles and legs swell during the day and after a nights sleep the swelling goes away. Then by night , it is back.

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