Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Recall

If you have used the Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch and experienced any of the following symptoms blood clot, pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack or any other serious side effect then please do not hesitate to contact us today.

 

The Ortho Evra Patch was approved in 2001 by the FDA. The patch is manufactured by Ortho McNeil and has been used by over 4 million women since its release in 2001. The patch is changed once per week and offers birth control protection for women. Because the patch offers

60% more estrogen than the pill serious side effects can result. There have been at least 17 fatalities in the United States in the past two years and 20 reported cases of blood clots along with an unbelievable amount of pumonary embolisms and heart attacks.

 

Ortho McNeil released a warning in Nov of 2005 warning consumers and physicians regarding

the risk of pulmonary embolism, heart attack, stroke and the even death that may result from the increase of hormones that Ortho Evra puts into the body.

 

If you or someone you know has suffered from the physical pain and suffering resulting from the use of the Ortho Evra patch you owe it to yourself  to hire a competent attorney today who may be able to help you recover lost wages, medical bills, and compensation for pain and suffering. Please contact us today.