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Ortho Evra Lawsuits
Use of the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch has been associated with an increased risk of serious and potentially fatal blood clots. Lawsuits are being pursued by women throughout the United States who suffered a heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism or sudden death as a result of Ortho Evra.
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Skin Patch Burns May Occur During MRI Scans Warns FDA
The FDA has issued a Public Health Advisory about the risk of burns from medicated skin patch drugs during MRI scans, as some of these medications may contain aluminum or other metal that could overheat, causing a potentially serious skin burn around the patch.
Evra Birth Control Patch Class Action Lawsuit Settled in Canada
A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving the Canadian version of the Ortho Evra birth control patch, resolving claims brought by women in Canada who allege that they were not properly warned about the risk of blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks and strokes. [...]
Lawsuits Over Ortho Evra Birth Control Continue to be Filed Even as Older Cases Settle
Johnson & Johnson has already agreed to pay over $68.7 million to settle Ortho Evra lawsuits over their birth control patch, yet new cases continue to be filed by women who have suffered a blood clot injury caused by the contraceptive patch.
Ortho Evra Lawsuit Settlements Exceed $68.7 Million So Far
Bloomberg News reports that Johnson & Johnson has paid at least $68.7 million so far to settle Ortho Evra lawsuits filed by women who suffered blood clots as a result of their birth control patch. However, the drug maker continues to face thousands of other cases that have not resolved.
Ortho Evra Recall Urged by Public Citizen
Public Citizen, a national consumer advocacy group, filed a petition with the FDA today on behalf of more than 80,000 individuals throughout the United States. They are asking the FDA to recall the Ortho Evra birth control patch within six months due unreasonable risks of blood clots and other serious injuries.
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