Missouri Defective Prescription Drug Lawyers
- WHAT IS NUVARING®?
- DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS OF NUVARING®
- LITIGATION RELATED TO NUVARING®
- HOW THE ROBERTS LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU
WHAT IS NUVARING®?
NuvaRing® is a combined contraceptive vaginal ring, manufactured by Organon Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Organon USA Inc., Organon International Inc., Schering Plough Corp., and Akzo Nobel NV. Nuvaring® is comprised of ethinyl estradiol (EE) as its estrogen hormone component and etonogestrel as its progestogen hormone component. The FDA approved this birth control drug in October 2001. NuvaRing® works by releasing controlled amounts of ethinyl estradiol (EE) and etonogestrel, which combine to modify female hormones.
DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS OF NUVARING®
A number of side effects have been associated with the use of the NuvaRing®, including an increased risk of blood clots potentially leading to injuries.
Blood clots, also known as thrombosis, can occur when blood cells clump together in the vein, restricting blood flow. If the blood clot forms in the deep veins of the legs, pelvis or arms, known as deep vein thrombosis, this could severely restrict blood flow to the heart, lungs or brain.
If a blood clot breaks off and travels through the blood stream, it could get lodged near the lung causing a pulmonary embolism. The pulmonary artery is the main intake valve of blood into the lungs, and if this artery is blocked, the body could suffer from a lack of oxygen.
The use of the NuvaRing® has been found to potentially increase the risk of blood clots, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, which could also lead to an ischemic stroke, heart attack or sudden death.
LITIGATION RELATED TO NUVARING®
On August 22, 2008 the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPMDL) granted a petition filed by plaintiffs and created a NuvaRing® multidistrict litigation (MDL). All pending NuvaRing® cases and all future NuvaRing® lawsuits filed in the federal court system will be centralized for discovery purposes in the Eastern District of Missouri before Judge Rodney W. Sippel, in the case captioned In re: NuvaRing Products Liability Litigation, No. 08-md-1964, JPML .
HOW THE ROBERTS LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU
We believe that if you or someone you love have suffered from a side effect or been injured by Nuvaring® you should be fairly compensated for your damages. Women and their families have had life-changing experiences as a result of these injuries. Damages can include:
- Pain and Suffering
- Permanent injuries
- Medical bills
- Loss in the Quality of Life
- Potential Risk of Future Medical Complications
- Increased Health Insurance Costs
- Lost Wages
Due to both the alleged acts and failure to act on the part of the large drug companies that manufacture Nuvaring® many women who have suffered side effects were unaware that there were these risks. The Roberts Law Firm, P. C. would like to assist you in pursuing compensation for your injury or the injury of a loved one. We are currently evaluating claims on behalf of those who were prescribed Nuvaring® and who may have suffered injury. We are representing injured parties on a contingent fee basis which means that there are no legal fees owed unless you are awarded compensation for your injury. For a free, no obligation case review please call 866-585-3690 toll free or fill out our online contact form and we will contact you to answer any of your questions. If you or a loved one has been injured after using Nuvaring®, The Roberts Law Firm, P.C. may be able to help.
