Defective Products and RecallsAny manufactured product which is defective and causes injury may entitle the victim to a money recovery. Product defects can be the result of a number of factors and conditions including:
Toronto and York Region Product Defect Law Ontario law provides a basis for recovery if you or a loved one are injured as a result of a defective product. The law is complex and proof involves a complete review of the product design, development, manufacture and labeling requirements. Ontario Pharmaceutical Litigation Lawyer![]() When your doctor prescribes a drug to help you manage or overcome a health problem, you trust that it will be safe and effective. Unfortunately, some prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, and herbal health supplements can have dangerous, and even life-threatening, side effects, including kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, and even wrongful death.
Drugs In the News: Accutane: Acne treatment; side effects include: birth defects, depression, suicide and more. Avandia Linked to congestive heart failure and myocardial ischemia Bextra: Treatment for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and dysmenorrhea. Linked to high incidences of heart attacks, strokes and potentially fatal skin conditions. DePuy Hip Implant: Metal debris causes inflammation, and can lead to damaged muscles and soft tissue. Digitek: Tablets may contain twice the approved level of active ingredient. Fosamax: Bisphosphonate medication used for bone loss; linked to jaw bone death. Gadolinium: MRI/MRA Contrast Agent and Association with Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD). Ketek: Or telithromycin;& antibiotic treatment for respiratory infections. Linked to cases of liver toxicity. Kugel Mesh Patch Recall: Used for ventral or incisional hernias; device ("memory recoil ring") is prone to breakage. Ortho Evra: Birth control patch - exposes 60 percent more estrogen. Greater risk for blood clots and strokes. Paxil: (SSRIs) - prescribed anxiety disorder, OCD, depression and more. Linked to extreme acts of violent behavior. Prisma Dialysis Recall: Kidney dialysis system, alerts caregiver of fluid imbalance. Linked to serious injury or death if not monitored properly. Reglan: Can cause Tardive Dyskinesia. ReNu Recall: ReNu with MoistureLoc potentially linked to blinding eye infection, Fusarium keratitis. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Often caused by an allergic reaction to a drug or medication. SJS side effects: painful blistering skin rash, peeling skin, and blistering sores. Tequin: Or gatifloxacin. Antibiotic associated with hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Trasylol: Drug, prevents bleeding during heart surgery. Risk of kidney failure, increase of heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Viagra: Drugs increase blood flow; relief for erectile dysfunction. Linked to blindness. Vioxx: Rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Side effects include heart attack, stroke, even death. Yaz: Drugs linked to heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism. Zelnorm: IBS drug linked to cardiovascular events of stroke and heart attack. Zoloft: Drug used to treat depression. Linked to birth defects in children where mother took Zoloft during pregnancy. |
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