Defective Drugs & Medical Devices
The Law Office of Bell & Bands
Charleston Defective Drug Attorneys & Medical Device Recall Lawyers
The sad truth is, giant pharmaceutical companies and a handful of medical device manufacturers 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, Guidant issued a defibrillator recall when a wiring problem in its pacemakers caused the death of some 7 people.
If a dangerous drug or defective medical device has caused you serious injury, Bell & Bands 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.
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Don't be intimidated by big pharmaceuticals or medical device companies. Put the law in your hands - contact defective drug attorneys and medical device recall lawyers at Bell & Bands 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 Bell & Bands 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
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
Dangerous Medical Devices
The attorneys of Bell & Bands can assist clients injured by the following recalled faulty or dangerous medical devices:
Guidant Defibrillators
- Contak Renewal
- Renewal 2
- Ventak Prizm AVT
- Vitality AVT
- Renewal 3 AVT
- Renewal 4 AVT ICD
Medtronic Devices
We also represent people injured by defective implants, Bausch & Lomb ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution, and surgical replacement parts.
Establishing the Facts
As your legal representation, Bell & Bands develops and presents evidence linking your injuries to the use of a particular medical product. Given the fact that recalls have already occurred in the case of many of these products, facts already exist in evidence regarding their dangers. In order to counter defense arguments claiming injuries were caused by a pre-existing condition or factors unrelated to their product, our personal injury attorneys consult with medical doctors and medical device experts, submitting evidence and proof in support of your case.
Unsure if You have a Case? Contact Bell & Bands Today
Dangerous drug and defective medical device cases can be complicated. If you're not sure whether you have a reason to file a lawsuit, contact Charleston defective drug attorneys and medical device recall lawyers at Bell & Bands. We provide free consultations and will evaluate the facts of your case to determine the legal options available to you.
Located in Charleston, West Virginia, we represent clients in Huntington, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Morgantown, Beckley, Logan, Martinsburg, Clarksburg, Williamson, Lewisburg, Bluefield, Princeton, Elkins, Buckhannon, Fairmont, Pittsburgh PA, Columbus OH, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH.
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