Posts for the 'Ortho Evra' Category
Ortho Evra recall urged by consumer group
Today the FDA received a petition filed by Public Citizen Health Research Group asking that the agency issue an Ortho Evra recall. The consumer advocacy group asked the FDA to remove the birth control patch from the market due to the risk of serious and potentially fatal injury associated with its use.
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Ortho Evra Lawsuit: Birth control patch side effects were hidden from FDA
According to federal court filings in the Ortho Evra litigation, Johnson & Johnson hid data from the FDA about their birth control patch’s side effects and failed to address flaws in the manufacturing process which could increase the risk of serious and potentially fatal problems. Although lawyers for both sides have been bound by rules limiting public disclosure of evidence learned during discovery in Ortho Evra lawsuits, the factual allegations were publicly released as part of the plaintiffs’ opposition to a motion by Johnson & Johnson to dismiss the claims of women injured by their birth control patch.
>>INFORMATION: Ortho Evra Lawsuits
Ortho Evra birth control patch blood clot warning strengthened by FDA
Late Friday afternoon, the FDA and Johnson & Johnson announced that the warning label for Ortho Evra will be strengthened to include new information from a study which confirms users of the birth control patch face an increased risk of serious and potentially fatal blood clots, known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). The Ortho Evra blood clot risk is already on the label, but the stronger warning will remove conflicting information about whether the risk is greater than that associated with the birth control pill.
>>INFORMATION: Ortho Evra birth control patch blood clot risk
Ortho Evra Settlement Reported for $1.25 Million
Bloomberg News reports that Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $1.25 million to settle one Ortho Evra birth control patch lawsuit. The details of the confidential agreement were made public after the news agency received a copy of settlement documents from a court clerk. Although it was known that other cases have settled, this is the first public report about the amount paid on any individual Ortho Evra settlement.
>>INFORMATION: Ortho Evra Lawsuits
Duragesic fentanyl skin patch dangers still underestimated
According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, the degree of danger associated with the Duragesic fentanyl skin patch is still not fully appreciated by healthcare providers and deaths continue to occur at an alarming rate as a result of sudden fentanyl overdose for unsuspecting users.
>>INFORMATION: Duragesic fentanyl skin patch overdose
Ortho Evra patch problems double the risk of blood clots
Problems continue to mount for Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the Ortho Evra patch used by millions of woman for birth control. Lawsuits are pending against the drug maker for failing to adequately warn that the patch increases the risk of blood clots, which could lead to deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, heart attacks or strokes. A new study now provides further evidence that women who use the birth control patch are twice as likely to develop the potentially fatal blood clots, when compared with the birth control pill. Read the rest of this entry »
Ortho Evra birth control patch recall was recommended
A former vice president for Johnson & Johnson has indicated that he was fired for recommending an Ortho Evra birth control patch recall and for expressing safety concerns regarding other potentially faulty products. This insider information that the birth control patch manufacturer ignored safety concerns expressed before the product was introduced, may play a critical role in the Ortho Evra lawsuits which have been filed nationwide. Read the rest of this entry »
Birth control patch lawsuits mount, yet sales continue
Serious injuries, including several deaths of women as young as 14, have been linked to the Ortho Evra birth control patch. As a result of the Ortho Evra dangers, birth control patch lawsuits have been filed nationwide against the manufacturer. Read the rest of this entry »
Ortho Evra birth control patch dangers outweigh benefits
The OrthoEvra birth control patch has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots, heart attacks, strokes and pulmonary embolism. These birth control patch dangers can lead to serious complications for women and are potentially fatal. Read the rest of this entry »
Birth control patch warning to include risk of blood clots
The Ortho Evra birth control patch warning label was recently updated to indicate that it carries an increased risk of blood clots when compared with traditional birth control pills. Read the rest of this entry »
