Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Disease Injury Lawsuits
Birth Control Patch Can Cause Pulmonary Embolism. On November 10, 2005, Johnson & Johnson issued a warning about its Ortho Evra birth control patch causing a higher incidence of blood clots than oral contraceptives. A Pulmonary Embolism is a blood clot that passes from the legs to the lungs.The AP reported that, based … [Read more...] about Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Disease Injury Lawsuits
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis Injury Lawsuits. In recent months, the birth control patch Ortho-Evra has been linked to blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In July 2005, a major news source published their own findings indicating Ortho Evra patch use can triple a patient’s risk of encountering deep vein thrombosis (DVT) symptoms or … [Read more...] about Deep Vein Thrombosis
Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Lawsuit Settled
Defective Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch. Ortho Evra manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, recently settled a lawsuit with the family of a 14-year-old girl killed by the defective birth control patch. The case is just one of many Ortho Evra lawsuits settled by Johnson & Johnson prior to going trial. It likely hints at … [Read more...] about Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Lawsuit Settled
Women Claim Birth Control Patchs’ Risks Undisclosed
4 Million Women Use The Birth Control Patch May Hold Risks. More than 4 million women use the birth control patch, but the patch may hold risks for some women who use it, risks they may not be aware of. A number of women told 7NEWS that the patch ruined their lives. They all made the choice to use the patch because they said they … [Read more...] about Women Claim Birth Control Patchs’ Risks Undisclosed
Health Canada warning over birth control patch
Birth Control Patch May Increase The Risk Of Blood Clots. Health Canada is warning Canadian women that the use of a birth control patch may increase their risk of developing blood clots in the legs and lungs. The department, along with drugmaker Janssen-Ortho Inc., issued the statement based on research that showed a … [Read more...] about Health Canada warning over birth control patch
Birth control patch raises blood clot risk
Evra May Increase The Risk Of Blood Clots. Using the birth control patch Evra may increase the risk of developing blood clots in the legs and lungs, Health Canada warned Thursday. The patch sold in the U.S., which contains more of the ingredient ethinyl estradiol than those sold in Canada, has been linked to a higher risk of blood … [Read more...] about Birth control patch raises blood clot risk
Warning added to birth control patch
Birth Control Patch May Increased The Risk Of Blood Clots. Women were warned Wednesday that their risk of blood clots in the legs and lungs may be higher if they use the birth control patch instead of the pill. The Food and Drug Administration said it updated the label on the Ortho Evra birth control patch to reflect the results … [Read more...] about Warning added to birth control patch
Kentucky Woman Sues Maker of Ortho Evra
A Woman Filed A Lawsuit Against Ortho Evra. An Eastern Kentucky woman has filed a federal lawsuit against the makers of the popular birth control patch, Ortho Evra. Tonya Dingess, 36, who works as an emergency medical technician for the city of Paintsville, filed suit Monday against Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals and its parent … [Read more...] about Kentucky Woman Sues Maker of Ortho Evra
PATCH MAKER PAYOUT
Blood Clots And Strokes Are The Risks Of Birth Control Patch Maker. Women who suffered life-threatening blood clots and strokes on the Ortho-Evra birth-control patch are receiving cash settlements from the manufacturer, which allegedly failed to warn customers about the known risks, The Post has learned. Ortho-McNeil … [Read more...] about PATCH MAKER PAYOUT
PW Files Suit Against Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Parker Waichman Filed Suit Against Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical Birth Control Patch. Parker & Waichman, LLP (https://yourlawyercom.wpengine.com) announced that it has filed suit against Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., a division of Johnson and Johnson Inc. (NYSE:JNJ), on behalf of a 33-year-old woman who suffered a … [Read more...] about PW Files Suit Against Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Birth control patch could pose unforeseen health problems
Health Risks Related To Birth Control Patch. Michaela Smart has plenty of advice when it comes to birth control and blood clots. “Don’t smoke,” the senior special education major at the University of Nebraska at Omaha said. “Get tested for all clotting diseases.” Smart is part of a growing number of women, health care providers … [Read more...] about Birth control patch could pose unforeseen health problems
The makers of birth control patch are putting out a warning
Blood Clots Were Linked To The Birth Control Patch. DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN SENIOR MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT: The FDA approves an updated warning regarding the Ortho Evra patch, specifically saying that in fact it was probably delivering much more estrogen than previously thought, up to 50 to 60 percent higher. The concern specifically … [Read more...] about The makers of birth control patch are putting out a warning
Litigation Over Allegations that Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Increases Risk of Blood Clots
Ortho Evra Patch Risk of Blood Clots, Stroke, and Death. Amidst recent reports by the consumer watchdog group, Public Citizen (www.worstpills.org), as well as the Associated Press that squarely challenge the safety of the Ortho Evra birth control patch marketed by Ortho-McNeil and strongly urge women to avoid using it, … [Read more...] about Litigation Over Allegations that Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Increases Risk of Blood Clots
Call For Increased Warning
Increased Warning For Ortho-Evra Users. Hopes vanished when the 18-year-old college student collapsed and later died. Zakiya Kennedy had big dreams of becoming a model or designer. But in April, those hopes vanished when the 18-year-old college student collapsed while waiting for the subway in New York City. She died on the … [Read more...] about Call For Increased Warning
