Lawsuit filed against Ortho-McNeil on behalf of woman who suffered pulmonary embolism while on Ortho Evra patch
01/09/07
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A lawsuit has been filed in New York on behalf of a woman who was using the Ortho Evra patch for seven months and suffered a pulmonary embolism. Recent reports have indicated that the risk of developing blood clots, strokes, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism might be significantly higher in women who use the Ortho Evra path than with other oral contraceptives.
The lawsuit alleges Ortho-McNeil was aware of the risk to women who use the Ortho Evra patch and failed to adequately warn patients of the possible danger.
Source: “Contraceptive patch focus of lawsuit,” Kansascity.com, September 14, 2005.
