The Tylenol Recalls

On May 1 of this year, McNeil issued its fourth Tylenol recall within a period of six months.  Each is briefly described below:

Tylenol Recall One

The first Tylenol recall was issued in November of 2009 because of an unusual odor coming from containers of Tylenol Arthritis Pain 100 count that led to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.  50 lots of this product were pulled from the market.

Tylenol Recall Two

One month later, McNeil initiated another Tylenol recall of all lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain caplet 100 count with the EZ open cap for the same reason.

Tylenol Recall Three

One month later, in January of 2010, McNeil initiated its third Tylenol recall, this time affecting an undisclosed number of Tylenol, Motrin and other products because of the noxious odor problem.

Tylenol Recall Four

Finally, on May 1 of 2010, McNeil issued another Tylenol recall because of what were described as ’serious safety concerns’ regarding 50 children’s versions of these same products.

The FDA’s Role in the Tylenol Recalls

Based on these recalls and concurrent with other investigations that were ongoing with McNeil, the FDA has announced that it will expand its earlier investigation of a plant in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania in which the FDA uncovered serious problems with safety protocols, quality assurance steps and the potential for the contamination of products based on manufacturing practices.  In its report on this initial investigation, the FDA excoriated the plant’s conditions and the potential for harm for those who used these products.

Overall, anyone who has used these recalled Tylenol products could be at risk.  If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of using any of these products, you need to seek the help of experienced Tylenol recall lawyers who have a long track record of holding those responsible for the dissemination of dangerous drugs into the consumer marketplace accountable.  Contact the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Now comes word that in response to this intense level of scrutiny brought about by the public at large, Meridia side effects lawyers and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), changes to the labels of packages of Meridia have been approved that contain clear warning language regarding the specific risks of Meridia side effects.

Meridia Side Effects Warnings on Labels:

According to the FDA’s Web site, the label now states the following:

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• with a history of coronary artery disease (e.g., angina, history of myocardial infarction), congestive heart failure, tachycardia, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, arrhythmia or cerebrovascular disease (stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA))
• with inadequately controlled hypertension > 145/90 mm Hg
• over 65 years of age

WARNINGS

Concomitant Cardiovascular Disease

• Due to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease, Meridia…

PRECAUTIONS

Geriatric Use section

• Clinical studies of sibutramine did not include sufficient numbers of patients over 65 years of age. Sibutramine is contraindicated in this group of patients

If you or someone you love has been harmed by Meridia side effects, you need to contact the Meridia side effects lawyers at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.  The firm has decades of collective experience in holding manufacturers of defective drugs accountable for the harm they have caused, so contact the firm today to get the process of protecting and enforcing your legal rights started.

In response to this need, companies began to introduce medications that were meant to help control this bleeding, and Bayer, A.G. introduced a drug that was approved in 1993 that soon penetrated the market with a high degree of depth.  The medication was known as Trasylol, and experts have estimated that millions of patients had this drug injected into their systems prior to surgery.

For several years, Trasylol appeared to work quite well.  However, the publication of a study by the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) in 2006 set off a chain reaction of discovery by patients and negative reports that ultimately led to the recall of the medication after much involvement by the FDA and the federal government.  The side effects included the following:

• Kidney failure
• Strokes
• Encephalopathy
• Heart attacks

Heart attacks proved to be the most prevalent of Trasylol side effects, and the study by the NEJM concluded that those who had heart surgery and had received an injection of Trasylol faced a much higher risk of heart attacks and other side effects than those who did not.  In addition, some estimates indicate that as many as 22,000 people died as a result of using this medication and another 11,000 required ongoing medical treatment.

The recall came about after the FDA requested that the manufacturer stop marketing Trasylol in 2007, and in 2008, the full recall was initiated.  While this likely saved lives, it did not help those who had already suffered.  As a result, Trasylol lawsuits were filed all over the United States, and if you have suffered as a result of using this medication, you may have that option as well.

If you’d like to explore those options, all you need to do is contact a defective drugs attorney to schedule a free initial consultation.  You’ll only need to gather whatever information relating to your injection of Trasylol that you can find, and your attorney will handle the details from there if you have a valid claim.  Contact an attorney today to get this process started.

Hydroxycut is an entire line of products that were marketed heavily in the United States, and the promise attached to them was the ability to lose weight simply by taking these products.  In terms of how they worked, these products would raise the core temperature of the body, thereby increasing the speed of the metabolism and burning calories as a result.  Those who wanted to lose weight bought these products in high number and many body builders also decided to use Hydroxycut because of their tendency to burn fat without attacking lean muscle mass.

Unfortunately, serious side effects soon began to be linked to the use of Hydroxycut.  Most prominent among them were serious problems with consumers’ livers, and these included:

• Jaundice
• Dangerously high enzyme levels
• Liver failure

One person reportedly died as a result of using Hydroxycut, and as these reports were generated and the scrutiny increased, the makers of these products decided to initiate a full recall.  While this likely made the public safer, it did not address the needs that arose in those who were injured by these products.  Therefore, Hydroxycut lawsuits began to be filed around the United States, and many more could be filed soon.

It’s not yet known just how many people have suffered or could soon suffer from Hydroxycut side effects.  If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of using these products, contact a defective drugs attorney as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation.  Pursuing a claim is something that can be handled efficiently if you work with an experienced attorney, and all you need to get started is the information that pertains to your purchase and use of the products.  Contact an attorney today.