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More Than 40 Women Sue Ortho-Evra Maker

– November 3, 2006

The popular but deadly Ortho Evra birth control patch has prompted more lawsuits, with more than 40 women recently filing complaints against the drug's maker and distributor.

According to one lawsuit, 43 women developed blood clots and other serious side effects while using Ortho Evra . The second lawsuit alleges that the patch caused the death of 25-year-old, Kelly Bracken, who died after developing blood clots in the legs and lungs.

Liability

Both lawsuits were filed on Wednesday in San Francisco Superior Court. Ortho-McNeil, the Johnson & Johnson subsidiary that manufactures the patch, and McKesson Corp., the drug's distributor, were both named in the complaints.

The lawsuits cite the Ortho-McNeil's failure to adequately study the patch for dangerous side effects and also for engaging in deceptive marketing practices. The company is specifically accused of withholding information pertaining to the severity of side effects.

The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages. They are among at least 400 other women who have filed similar lawsuits against the patch maker.

About Ortho Evra

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ortho Evra - a transdermal birth control patch that delivers the hormones estrogen and progestin directly into the bloodstream - in 2001.

In September, the FDA issued a statement, warning women of the increased risk of potentially fatal blood clots associated with use of the Ortho Evra patch. The product's labeling was subsequently updated, citing a study that quantified the risk as twofold.

"This product should not be on the market. When you put out a product that gives women more hormones than they need, then you're increasing their risk of developing those ailments," said plaintiff's attorney Shawn Khorrami.

Injured by Ortho Evra? Please contact us today to learn more about seeking compensation for your losses through an Ortho Evra lawsuit.

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