NuvaRing Death
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NuvaRing, a vaginal contraceptive ring made by Organon, has been discovered to cause a number of severe side effects and, in rare cases, death. To date, over a dozen cases of NuvaRing deaths have been reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Serious NuvaRing complications that have resulted in patient deaths include:
- blood clots
- heart attack
- stroke
- pulmonary embolism (a condition in which blood clots travel to the lungs' major arteries and significantly hinder breathing and circulation)
While the above conditions aren't necessarily fatal, in severe instances (particularly in older patients with a history of health problems), NuvaRing death is, tragically, a viable possibility.
Risk Factors for NuvaRing Death
Women with the highest risk of experiencing potentially fatal NuvaRing complications include those who are over 35-years old with a history of:
- stroke
- blood clots and/or deep vein thrombosis
- heart attack and/or heart disease
- high blood pressure
- high cholesterol
- smoking
To minimize the possibility of NuvaRing death, patients will need to thoroughly discuss their medical history with their doctors before starting a NuvaRing regimen. Similarly, patient are advised to be aware of the symptoms of NuvaRing complications so that they can seek emergency medical care, should they start developing negative reactions to this birth control device.
Notable Instances of NuvaRing Death
While a number of patients around the world have died after using NuvaRing, here is a brief list of some of the more widely publicized incidents of NuvaRing death:
- Christina Howington, a 35-year old resident of Oregon, died after she developed severe blood clots and stroke related to her NuvaRing use.
- Jackie Bozicev, a 32-year old resident of New Jersey, died after she developed NuvaRing induced blood clots that traveled to her lungs (resulting in fatal pulmonary embolism).
- Rosana Mariconda, a 31-year old resident of New Jersey, died after experiencing a stroke caused by NuvaRing related blood clots.
What To Do Following a NuvaRing Death
If your loved one has died after using NuvaRing, it's crucial that you meet with an experienced personal injury attorney to discuss your legal claim.
To encourage those affected by NuvaRing death to pursue their cases, most NuvaRing lawyers offer free consultations to prospective clients and will work on contingency (meaning that you don't have to pay for any legal services until you win your case).
During your initial consultation, an experienced NuvaRing lawyer will:
- Tell you about other cases involving NuvaRing death
- Give you advice about the possibility of winning your legal claim
- Help you evaluate whether pursuing a NuvaRing wrongful death lawsuit is right for you.
Win money to compensate your for outstanding medical bills, funeral costs and your pain and suffering by starting a NuvaRing death lawsuit today.
Have you or a loved one been harmed after using NuvaRing? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced NuvaRing attorney who can help you file your legal claim and win a highly deserved NuvaRing settlement.
