Ortho Evra > Ortho Evra Patch Side Effects Lawsuit

The Ortho Evra patch claimed its first victim in April of 2004. An 18-year-old New York fashion student, Zakiya Kennedy, died while using the Ortho Evra patch. Information from the New York Medical Examiner's Office indicates Zakiya Kennedy's death was caused by a blood clot. According to officials for the FDA and Ortho-McNeil Inc., the death is the first linked to the Ortho Evra patch.

In November 2005, Ortho McNeil issued a warning to millions of women revealing that the Ortho Evra patch exposes them to significant amounts of estrogen and may put them at greater risk of developing blood clots and other Ortho Evra side effects.

Based on an internal company memo, Ortho-McNeil Inc. refused to fund a study which would have compared the Ortho Evra patch to the company's Ortho-Cyclen birth control pill. The company was afraid that the results of such a study may not be positive for the patch. However, the company now states that it plans to conduct a study for the patch, similar to studies previously conducted with the pill. The Ortho Evra patch website states that prior to marketing the patch, it had been studied on over 3,000 women.

Because Ortho-McNeil Inc. failed to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the Ortho Evra patch, it is held liable for related deaths and injuries.

See your doctor if you have experienced serious health problems after using the Ortho Evra patch. Ortho Evra patch lawyers can help you protect your legal rights. There is only a limited time frame during which you are eligible to file a Ortho Evra patch lawsuit. It is vital you contact a Ortho Evra patch lawyer as soon as possible.

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If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as a result of Ortho Evra patch side effects, call the Ortho Evra patch side effects lawyers of VanDerGinst Law. P.C. at (877) 786-1LAW (877-786-1529) or submit the free online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your Ortho Evra patch side effects case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please contact our Ortho Evra patch side effects lawyers right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation. We can tell you if you have a case for a potential Ortho Evra patch side effects lawsuit as a result of a defective Ortho Evra patch. We would like to discuss your legal options if you have been put at risk due to Ortho Evra patch side effects.