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• HeartMate II Blood Clot Problems Highlighted in NEJM

  December 2, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Individuals who received a Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS since March 2011 may have faced an increased risk of developing a blood clot.

• Lovenox Paralysis, Spinal Bleeding Problems Result in FDA Warning

  November 7, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that spinal catheters and other spinal procedures given too soon before or after a patient is given the blood thinner Lovenox could cause spinal bleeding and paralysis.

• Yaz, Yasmin Settlements Continue, As Over $1.6B Paid to Resolve Cases

  November 4, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Bayer continues to face thousands of remaining Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits, even after paying $1.6 billion in settlements.

• Iclusig Recall Issued Due to Risk of Blood Clots, Blood Vessel Narrowing

  November 4, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of the leukemia drug Iclusig have suspended sales in the face of alarmingly high blood clots that have led to serious injuries among patients.

• Iclusig Side Effects Linked to Reports of Blood Clots: FDA

  October 14, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that the cancer drug Inclusig has been linked to a high rate of blood clots resulting in heart attacks, strokes and death.

• Side Effects of Premarin Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots: Study

  October 4, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The use of the hormone replacement therapy drug Premarin may increase a woman's risk of blood clots, according to the findings of a new study.

• Cordis Optease IVC Filter Recall: Risk of Implanting Backwards

  August 9, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  About 33,000 Cordis Optease IVC Filters have been recalled due to labeling instructions that could lead to them being implanted backwards.

• Yaz Blood Clot Settlements Top $1.4B, Thousands of Cases Remain

  August 1, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Bayer has paid out $1.4 billion to settle Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits and still faces thousands of claims.

• Yasmin, Yaz Death Reports Raise Concerns in Canada

  June 14, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian media is reporting that Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills have been implicated in about two dozen deaths over the last three years.

• Studies Question IVC Filter Effectiveness and Use

  March 21, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that there is not only a lack of evidence establishing the effectiveness of inferior vena cava...