Drug / Product Developed by Side Effect for Legal Action Accutane (Generic Brand): - Amnesteem - Claravis - Decutan - Oratane
Congestive heart failureHeart attackHeart blockage or cardiovascular ischemia
Hemorrhagic strokeIschemic strokeSudden cardiac death
Inferior vena cava filters implanted in order
to filter blood clots that travel from lower
Constant severe pain in the heart or chest
BARD IVC Filter Systems
parts of body to the heart or lungs. These
C.R. BARD and BARD
clots are called deep vein thrombosis or
Perforation of tissue, vessels and organs
Overfill patient's abdominal cavity withAutomated Peritonela
Baxter HomeChoice Automated Peritonela Dialysis System - Model Numbers:
Abdominal wall or diaphragmatic herniasHeart failureDeath
Baxter HomeChoice PRO Automated Peritonela
Overfill patient's abdominal cavity with
Dialysis System - Model numbers: - 5C8310R
-Abdominal wall or diaphragmatic hernias
- R5C8320 - R5C8320R - T5C8300 - T5C8300R
Birth defectsPersistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Celexa (citalopram)
Cranial defects (craniosynostosis)Abdominal defectsHeart defects
Life-threatening heart or circulation Stroke
Celebrex
Depression (suicidal thoughts and tendencies)Aggressive Behavior
Liver FailureHepatitisSteven Johnson Syndrome
Cardiovascular injury or deathLiver damage and liver death
Reduce "bad" cholesterol while raising
Crestor (Rosuvastatin)
Kidney failureImmune-mediated necrotizing myopathy
Neurological problemsPeripheral neuropathyZinc toxicity
Denture Cream: - Poligrip - SuperPoligrip - Fixodent
Loss of ability to move arms, hands & legsLoss of strengthNumbness or tingling in the extremitiesWeakness
Depro-Provera (intramuscular injection)
The FDA released reports concluding that the use of Depakote (valproic acid) during the first trimester of pregnancy has been associated with an increased
Depakote
risk of spinal cord defects (e.g. spina bifida) in the fetus. Bleeding and liver problems, as well as other birth defects have been reported too.
Death or injury should have occurred within 24 hours of using drug. Use must be after January 1, 2006 Death certificate must indicate: -arrhythmia -ventricular fibrillation -bradyarrhythmia -heart attack
Darvan/Darvocet (Propoxyphene)
-Heart attack -Ventricular fibrillation -Long QT syndrome -Atrial fibrillation
ANDReceived an ICD or similar device implanted to monitor ans regulate the heart; ORProof of the heart injury (EKG, holiter monitor, event monitor stress test, etc.)
Pain, Difficulty walkingSwellingBlood test results that show high levels of chromium and cobalt caused by metal debris Clicking, popping or grinding Device failure from loosening that results from bone loss Dislocation (the two parts of the implant move against one another and become misaligned)
DePuy ASR & ASR XL
Fracture (bone around the implant breaking)
Loosening in the hip joint (implant fails to stay
Acetabular Components (Cup) Recall
together resulting in flecks of metal shavings that spread around the area surrounding the implant and destroy soft bone and tissue) Any of the above symptoms or related conditions that result in revision surgery to remove a Depuy hip device
Irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation),
Digetek (Digoxin)
Faster than normal heartbeat (atrial flutter),
Erythropoiesis
Accelerate tumor growth with cancer or undergoing
Stimulating Agent (ESA)
Femur fracturesOsteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ)
Fosomax (alendronate) Gadolinium/NSF: - Omniscan
Contrast material injected during MRI to
- OptiMARK
Diagnosed with Nephrogenic Nephrogenic Fibrosing
- Magnevist - MultiHance - ProHance
Rapidly failing blood pressure that leads to life threatening shock
Hydroxycut
Bowel or intestinal perforationsExternal fistulasAbdominal abscess formationBowel paralysisCorrective surgeryDistended abdomenFluid in abdomenInternal fistulas Pelvic inflammatory diseasePeritonitis
(incisional) hernias caused by thinning or
Kugel Hernia Patch
stretching of scar tissue that forms after surgery. The following Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch devices that have been recalled:
- Bard Composix Kugel Extra Large Oval, 8.7" x
10.7", 10.8" x 13.7", 7.7" x 9.7" All lot numbers manufactured before January 2006 - Bard Composix Kugel Oval, 6.3" x 12.3" All lot numbers manufactured before March 2006 - Bard Composix Kugel Large Oval, 5.4" x 7.0" Lot numbers manufactured before October 2005 - Bard Composix Kugel Large Circle, 4.5" Lot numbers manufactured before October 2005
Antibiotic for lung, sinus, skin and urinary
Levaquin
Birth defects -Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Lexapro (escitalopram)
-Cranial defects (craniosynostosis) -Abdominal defects -Heart defects
Medtronic CD Horizon
Surgically attached to the spine to alleviate pain in the back and legs used as an
Spinal System Agile
Shearing, Cable breaks (Removal and replacement
adjunct to spinal fusion of the the thorasic,
Dynamic Stabilization
lumbar and sacral spine for degenerative
Perforation of uterusEmbedment in uterusAbscessesErosion of adjacent areas such as the vagina
Mirena IUD
Inflammation of the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and internal organs (peritonitis)Intestinal perforation or obstruction
Liver failure Liver transplant Heart failure Stroke
Atrial fibrillation (Heart rhythm disorder)
Death Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Perforation of the uterus Liver damage
Blood clotsToxic Shock SyndromeStroke or cerebral hemorrhage
NuvaRing
Heart attackPulmonary embolism Cerebral thrombosisRetinal thrombosis
OrthoEvra Contraceptive
Weekly prescription patch, Method of birth
Paxil (paroxetine)
embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation
Hemorrhagic StrokeTrauma-induced atypical bleeding event
Birth defects -Cleft palate -Cleft lip -Club feet
Prozac (fluoxetine)
-Asthma -Limb reduction -Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Reglan (metoclopramide)
involuntary movements of face, tongue or extremities
Various Medications: Allopurinol, Bactrine
Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
inhitbitors, Ibuprofen (Advil and Motrin),
Tekturna
Serious heart problemsKidney complications
Taken during pregnancy may cause birth defects - Cleft palat
Topamax (Topiramate)
- Cleft lip - Fetal or skeletal deformities
Mesh erosion though vaginal wallInfectionPelvic organ prolapse (POP) Extreme painUrinary problemsProlapse recurrenceBladder-bowel perforation
Transvaginal Mesh
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) / Pelvic
(Implanted after 2001)
Organ damage (bladder, urethra)Replacement/repair surgery
Types of Sling Implants: Tension-free Transvaginal (TVT) Sling TransObturator Tape (TOT) Sling Mini-Sling
Protein used during heart bypass surgery and liver surgery to limit patient bleeding.
Trasylol/Arotinin
need for blood transfusions during complex surgeries)
Treat Male Sexual Function (impotence or
Non Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (NAION),
Viagra (sildenafil) Welbutrin (bupropion
Congenital heart defects in infants (Left outflow heart
hydrochoride)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)Pulmonary embolism Stroke
Yasmin, Yaz
Homeopathic medicine that acts to reduce
Fail to fuse properly with bone instead separating and migrating into body. When Durom cup moves it
Zimmer Durom Hip
presses metal hip socket against bone causing pain. Component
Hip revision surgeryMetal monitoringRehabilitation
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)Stroke
Congenital heart defectsAtrial ventricular defects (ASD)Ventricular septal defects (ASD)Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of theNewborn (PPHN)Cleft lip
Zoloft (Sertraline Hydrochloride)
Skull defect (craniosynostosis)Clubfoot (one or both feet turned downward or inward)Increased Autism spectrum Abdominal wall defect (infant omphalocele)Anal atresia (complete or partial closure of the anus)
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