Digitek Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been investigating potential Digitek lawsuits since the generic heart drug was recalled in April 2008. Although Actavis has attempted to argue that none of the oversized tablets ever reached the public, according to reports of adverse events submitted to the FDA, there have been at least 667 Digitek deaths reported where the drug was identified as the “primary suspect.”
On April 25, 2008, Actavis recalled all lots of their generic digoxin heart drug after it was found that some of the tablets were twice as thick as they were supposed to be, containing excess of digoxin. This poses a serious risk to users of the drug, as a digoxin overdose could lead to digitalis toxicity, with symptoms like nausea, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia (slow heartbeat) or even death.
On December 24, 2008, eight months after the Digitek recall, a report was published by the Center for Public Integrity indicating that there was a spike in adverse event reports involving the drug earlier this year and that there have been over 650 Digitek deaths reported between April 1, 2008 and June 30, 2008.
This data seriously calls into question the assertions by Actavis that they caught all of the oversized Digitek tablets before they were distributed to the public.
The report also criticized the steps taken after the recall to notify consumers, healthcare providers and pharmacists about the recall and the risk of potentially fatal injury associated with continued use of Digitek.
DIGITEK RECALL ATTORNEYS
The Digitek attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating a number of potential wrongful death lawsuits and other claims for injuries associated with the use of Digitek. Lawsuits are being evaluated on behalf of individuals throughout the United States and there are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
Many users of the heart drug and family members continue to remain unaware of the Digitek recall or that serious injury or death suffered while taking the drug may be related to oversized tablets. To have a potential lawsuit evaluated and reviewed by our Digitek attorneys, request a free consultation.
