Oral Sodium Phosphate Recall

West Virginia - National Oral Sodium Phosphate Recall Attorneys

The Law Office of The Bell Law Firm, PLLC

Charleston Defective Drug Attorneys
& Medical Device Lawyers

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.

West Virginia Attorneys Pursuing Justice for those Injured by Oral Sodium Phosphate

Our West Virginia drug litigation attorneys have joined forces with a national mass tort litigation firms to help those who may have been injured by Oral Sodium Phosphate (OSP). This action is a result of the December 11th announcement by the FDA alerting that Oral Sodium Phosphate products used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy or other procedures may cause acute phosphate nephropathy.

The FDA stated that they have become aware of reports of acute nephropathy, a type of acute injury, associated with the use of oral sodium phosphate products. The products include the prescription products, OsmoPrep and Visicol, and over-the-counter oral sodium phosphate products that can be used as a laxative such as Fleet Phospho-soda EZ-prep. These reports are real and can cause serious injury to those who came into contact with these products. The FDA is now requiring the manufacturer of Visicol and OsmoPrep to add Boxed Warning to the labeling for these prescriptions.

If you or a loved one have been injured or used these products Contact Defective Drug & Medical Device Attorneys at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC LLC for a free consultation.

There have been some statements uncovered and given to the FDA that created this Alert saying "in some cases when used for bowel cleansing, these serious adverse events have occurred in patients without identifiable factors that would put them at risk for acute kidney injury." We are now currently taking clients across the state of West Virginia and the country that were in perfect health with no signs of Kidney problems prior to exposure of OSP (Oral Sodium Phosphate). In most cases these clients never had a problem with their kidneys and no family history of kidney disease. Please feel free to Contact Defective Drug & Medical Device Attorneys for a free consultation or even if you have a simple question.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who has had a colonoscopy and has used an oral sodium phosphate product for bowel cleansing prior to the colonoscopy. According to the FDA, "individuals with an increased risk of acute phosphate nephropathy following the use of oral sodium phosphate (OSP) products include those who are over the age of 55; who are hypovolemic or have decreased intravascular volume; who have baseline kidney disease, bowel obstruction, or active colitis; and who are using medications that affect renal perfusion or function (such as diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers [ARBs], and possibly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs])."

The very same day as the FDA alert, Fleet Laboratories voluntarily recalled its over-the-counter Phospho-soda products. Fleet's statement said that "the recall decision was made to address the FDA's determination that oral sodium phosphate solutions used for bowel preparation prior to medical procedures such as colonoscopy should be available by prescription, and consumers should not be using over the counter products for bowel cleansing." 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, our firm will fight to get you or your loved one compensation that you deserve. We have the partners and resources to fight these giant companies who are putting these companies at risk.

Acute Phosphate Nephropathy

Acute phosphate nephropathy, also known as nephrocalcinosis, is a very serious kidney injury associated with the deposits of calcium-phosphate crystals in the renal tubes that can require a patient to need dialysis or a kidney transplant. In the most severe cases, acute phosphate nephropathy can lead to acute renal failure and even death.

Do I Have a Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one has used Oral Sodium Phosphate and suffered in any way, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help. Contact Defective Drug & Medical Device Attorneys that will fight these mega-pharmaceutical companies to protect your rights.

As your legal representation, The Bell Law Firm, PLLC 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 medical and drug recall 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 The Bell Law Firm, PLLC 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 / National defective drug attorneys and medical device recall lawyers at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC. We provide free consultations and will evaluate the facts of your case to determine the legal options available to you.