Ortho Evra Attorneys

Almost 4 million American women are using the Ortho Evra birth control patch which was approved by the FDA in April of 2002. So far, there have been over 9,000 reports of adverse events following the use of the patch, including nearly 20 confirmed reports of death caused by blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, heart attacks and strokes.

Have you been forced to endure painful and potentially serious consequences because of your Ortho Evra usage? You have legal options that could help. Finding the right Ortho Evra attorney involves locating an experienced Ortho Evra attorney. A lawyer who is up to date on recent decisions with Ortho Evra and knows how to handle each case without hesitation is crucial.

Johnson and Johnson issued a warning on November 10, 2005, saying that women who use the Ortho Evra birth control patch will be exposed to 60% more estrogen then those using standard forms of birth control like the pill. The FDA then updated the label for the Ortho Evra contraceptive patch to warn patients about the exposure to higher levels of estrogen.

The Ortho Evra birth control patch is supposed to deliver estrogen and progestin slowly to the blood stream once the patch is applied to the skin which prevents ovulation and pregnancy while also giving a convenient alternative to oral contraception. Nevertheless, in 2004, nearly a dozen women died from blood clots believed to be caused by the birth control patch, and dozens of other women survived strokes and other clot-related problems.

It is argued that the manufacturer, Ortho-McNeil, was aware of the potential health risks, but did nothing to alert the public about them. Once the patch was introduced to the public, it was an immediate success due to Ortho-McNeil's deceiving marketing. Now women are dying from the device and the number of women suffering can no longer be ignored.

If you or a loved one have used the Ortho Evra birth control patch, and have experienced any side effects, including blood clots, pulmonary embolism, heart attacks, strokes or even sudden death, contact us today so we can help you find an experienced Ortho Evra Attorney to help you with your case.