Defective Drugs

Charleston Defective Drug Attorneys & Medical Device Recall Lawyers

The Law Office of The Bell Law Firm, PLLC

The sad truth is, giant pharmaceuticals companies have put the public at risk by bringing dangerous or defective products to market. In the case of Merck's drug recall of Vioxx, Merck's own studies indicated Vioxx led to an increased risk for heart attack and blood clotting. More recently, Lilly urged doctors to treat elderly patients suffering from dementia with Zyprexa, an unapproved antipsychotic drug. Even though Lilly's own documents indicated the drug was ineffective in treating elderly patients with dementia, Lilly encouraged its use anyway. According to unsealed documents, death rates among older dementia patients taking Zyprexa was significantly higher than those that did not.

If a dangerous drug or defective medical device has caused you serious injury, The Bell Law Firm, PLLC can explain your legal options and prepare your case for trial. Working with nationally recognized medical experts, engineers, and technicians, we work to establish fault on the part of manufacturers and demand financial compensation for our clients.

Free Consultations Available

Don't be intimidated by big pharmaceuticals companies. Put the law in your hands - contact defective drug attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC today. Located in Charleston, we represent clients throughout West Virginia, including Huntington, Parkersburg, Bluefield, Williamson, Morgantown, and Fairmont.

Dangerous Drugs

Although many people have suffered serious adverse side effects from a number of drugs, the personal injury attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC represent clients in cases involving various drugs, including the following:

• Trasylol® (aprotinin): If you have had heart surgery, then suffered from kidney failure and dialysis, you may have been treated with Trasylol®, a drug administered during heart surgeries which studies have shown to potentially cause post-surgical kidney failure requiring dialysis.
• ReNu: Bausch & Lomb asks retailers to pull ReNu because of risk. The maker of a contact lens solution linked to a potentially blinding eye infection on Thursday warned consumers not to use the product and asked retailers to pull it from their shelves.
• Bard: On March 31, 2006 the Food and Drug Administration updated a previous Class 1 Recall notice from December 22, 2005 regarding the Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch. These devices were used to repair ventral hernias caused by thinning or stretching of scar tissue that occurs around incisions after surgery.
• Zelnorm: As of March 30, 2007, the FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that Novartis has agreed to discontinue marketing Zelnorm, a drug used for the short-term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and for patients younger than 65 years of age with chronic constipation.
• Gadolinium: The FDA requests product warning labeling on MRI/MRA contrast agents containing Gadolinium due to risk of potentially life-threatening disease in kidney patients.
• Ketek: Antibiotic Ketek Linked to Severe Liver Injury, Including Jaundice, Hepatitis and Liver Failure:
• Haldol: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and drug manufacturer Johnson and Johnson informing doctors and other healthcare professionals that new WARNING has been added to prescribing information for the drug.
• Vytorin
• Injectable Colchicine Recall: The drug manufacturer ApothCure's Colchicine may be putting the public at risk of several severe side effects.
• Pre-Filled Heparin and Saline Syringes Recall: The United States Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide recall of B.Braun and Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin and Saline Syringes. Merck and Schering-Plough's drug Vytorin may be putting the public at risk of several severe side effects.
• Fentanyl Transdermal Patch Recall: Actavis Inc. announced a nationwide recall of certain lots of Fentanyl transdermal system CII Patches sold in the United States and labeled with an Abrika or Actavis label. The product may have a fold-over defect which can cause the patch to leak and expose patients or caregivers directly to the fentanyl gel.
• Unapproved Over The Counter Drugs Marketed For The Prevention and Treatment of STDs: The products are marketed under the names Tetrasil, Genisil, Aviralex, OXi-MED, Imulux, Beta-mannan, Micronutrient, Qina, and SlicPlus.
• Singulair Alert: The possible association between the use of Singulair and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and suicide.
• Digitek Recall - Digitek (digoxin tablets) - Class I Recall Because Tablets May Contain Twice The Approved Level Of Active Ingredient
• Vioxx
• Bextra
• Acutane
• Celebrex
• Baycol
• Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch

Symptoms and Dangerous Side Effects

While an examination from a qualified physician is necessary, as well as a review of your medical records, the following symptoms are associated with harmful side effects caused by these drugs:

• Stroke
• Angina
• Suicide
• Depression
• Heart attack
• High blood pressure
• Gastro-intestinal problems

Contact Dangerous Drug Attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC

Pharmaceuticals companies are not invincible. Our attorneys understand how to use available research, medical evidence, and internal company reports to expose when a pharmaceuticals company knew a drug was dangerous and the steps they failed to take to protect the public. If you or a family member have suffered serious medical complications due to a dangerous drug, contact personal injury lawyers at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.