As you may know, Bodybuilding.com is conjunction with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recalled approximately 65 dietary supplement products on November 3, 2009.  The products that were recalled contain ingredients that the FDA considers to be a steroid.  For more information on the recall, possible side effects and to view a complete recall list, please click here.

How to get a refund

Bodybuilding.com has stated the following within the recall announcement, “Consumers should return any unused products purchased on the Company’s site to the Company. For instructions on how to return Recalled Products please call (1-866-236-8417) or e-mail (service@bodybuilding.com) the Company.”

After calling the telephone number listed on the recall announcement and speaking with one of the customer service representatives, it seems that the company will look up your transaction history by telephone number and/or name.  We would like to hear from anybody who has gone through the refund process so that we can share this with the readers of our website.

Contact Us: if you have successfully received a refund or had problems during the refund process for any of the recalled products, please contact us using the form below.  We may be able to help.

On November 3, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in association with Bodybuilding.com issued an urgent, nationwide recall of approximately 65 dietary supplement products. The various products were recalled because they contain ingredients that the FDA considers and believes to be steroids. These indigents are as follows: “Superdrol,” “Madol,” “Tren,” “Androstenedione,” and/or “Turinabol.”

If you or somebody you know have purchased any of the products listed below (regardless of injury) you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Possible Side Effects

Acute liver injury is known to be a possible harmful effect of using steroid-containing products. In addition, steroids may cause other serious long-term adverse health consequences in men, women, and children. These include shrinkage of the testes and male infertility, masculinization of women, breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, a higher predilection to misuse other drugs and alcohol, adverse effects on blood lipid levels, and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

Bodybuilding.com Recall List

• 4Ever Fit D-Drol
• Advanced Muscle Science Dienedrone
• Advanced Muscle Science Liquidrone UTT
• Anabolic Xtreme Hyperdrol X2
• APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Mastavol
• APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Revamp
• APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Ultra Mass Stack
• APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Ripped Stack
• Better Body Sports Finadex
• Black China Labs Straight Drol
• Black China Labs Straight Phlexed
• Body Conditioning Solutions TestraFLEX
• Bjorklund Methyldrostanolone
• BOSC Enterprises Epi-Tren
• BOSC Enterprises Magna Drol
• Chaparral Labs Epivol
• Chaparral Labs Pheravol-V
• Competitive Edge Labs M-Drol
• Competitive Edge Labs P-Plex
• Competitive Edge Labs X-tren
• Diabolic Labs Epio-Plex
• Diabolic Labs Finabolic 50
• Diabolic Labs Revenge
• Ergopharm 6-OXO
• Ergopharm 6-OXO Extreme
• EST (aka Engineered Sports Technology) MethAnstance
• Extreme Labs Susto-Test Depot
• Fizogen ON Cycle II Hardcore
• G.E.T/ (Genetic Edge Technologies) SUS-500
• G.E.T/ (Genetic Edge Technologies) Tren-250
• Hardcore Formulations T-Roid
• I Force Nutrition 1,4 AD Bold 200
• I Force Dymethazine/Reversitol Combo Pack
• I Force Reversitol
• I Force Nutrition 17a PheraFLEX
• I Force Nutrition Dymethazine
• I Force Nutrition Methadrol
• IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Bromodrol
• IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Grow Tabs TR
• IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Mass Tabs
• IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Oxodrol Pro
• IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Ripped Tabs TR
• IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Rapid Release
• Ripped Tabs
• Kilo Sports Massdrol
• Kilo Sports Phera-Mass
• Kilo Sports Trenadrol
• Monster Caps Monster Caps
• Myogenix Spawn
• Nutra Coastal D-Stianozol
• Nutra Coastal H-Drol
• Nutra Coastal MDIT
• Nutra Coastal S-Drol
• Nutra Coastal Trena
• Performance Anabolics Methastadrol
• Performance Anabolics Tri-Methyl X
• Purus Labs E-pol Inslinsified
• Purus Labs Nasty Mass
• Rage RV2
• Rage RV3
• Rage RV4
• Rage RV5
• Redefine Nutrition Finaflex 550-XD
• Redefine Nutrition Finaflex Ripped
• Transform Supplements Forged Extreme Mass
• Transform Supplements Forged Lean Mass

Do I Have a Lawsuit?

Again, if you or somebody you know have purchased any of the products listed below (regardless of injury) you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we may be able to help.

Provided below are links to the FDA and manufacturers website(s).  To learn more about Rituxan induced PML, please also visit our firms main Rituxan page by clicking the following link: Rituxan Lawsuit

Additional Resources:

• FDA: Rituxan (rituximab) – PML
• Genentech, Inc. and Biogen Idec, Inc: IMPORTANT DRUG WARNING Regarding RITUXAN® (Rituximab)

Do I Have a Rituxan Lawsuit?

The Defective Drugs & Products Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Rituxan lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Rituxan induced Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, PML and/or brain infection cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have developed a brain infection after being treated with Rituxan, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

Download the Complete Study: The venous thrombotic risk of oral contraceptives, effects of oestrogen dose and progestogen type: results of the MEGA case-control study

Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating Yaz blood clot and side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used Yaz and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Yaz lawsuit and we can help.

Yaz & Blood Clots

Birth control pills that contain drospirenone have become an attractive alternative to the older generation birth control pills that do not contain the hormone. It is believed that women prefer birth control pills like Yaz or Yasmin because the manufacturers have advertised that they cause less weight gain and promote clearer skin. Unfortunately, drospirenone thickens the blood so these possible benefits come at a cost of an increased risk of serious side effects like blood clots or venous thrombosis. The blood thickening characteristics of birth control pills like Yaz, Yasmin, Yasminelle, Aida and Petibelle can also lead to death.

Do I Have a Yaz Blood Clot Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in birth control lawsuits. We are currently evaluating Yaz side effect claims in all 50 states.

If you or somebody you know has used Yaz and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Yaz lawsuit and we can help. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 588-0600.

Background on Reglan Litigation

Reglan and its generic (metoclopramide) has been linked to a rare neurological disease called tardive dyskinesia.  Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs, including Reglan and metoclopramide. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders.  Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by coordinated, constant movements of the mouth, tongue, jaw, and cheeks.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help – We are committed to helping victims of Tardive Dyskinesia. To our knowledge, we are one of the only law firms in the country actively handling these types of cases. Many lawyers are reluctant to undertake the representation of victims of Reglan induced tardive dyskinesia due to their lack of knowledge in this highly specialized field of litigation.

Do I Have a Reglan Lawuit?

The Defective Drug and Product Liability litigation Groups at our law firm are an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Tardive Dyskinesia lawsuits. We are handling individual lawsuits nationwide and currently accepting new Reglan induced Tardive Dyskinesia cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have taken Reglan (metoclopramide) and been diagnosed with Tardive Dyskinesia, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

The list below includes the most authoritative websites on the Internet. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of tardive dyskinesia by visiting the websites listed below.

1. MedlinePlus by the U.S. Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health
2. National Organization for Rare Disorders
   
3. Dystonia Society
   
4. WE MOVE (Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders)
   
5. Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Neurology
   
6. eMedicine by WebMD
   
7. National Alliance on Mental Illness
   
8. ClinicalTrials.gov by the U.S. National Institutes of Health
   
9. U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
10. Tardive Dyskinesia Reglan
    
11. Wikipedia (Tardive Dyskinesia Resource)

On September 25, 2009, The New York Times published an article titled, “Health Concerns Over Popular Contraceptives.”

If you have not read this article, we urge you to do so. You can read the full text by clicking the following link: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/health/26contracept.htm

Yaz & Yasmin Lawsuits

Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken any of the aforementioned birth control products and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.
To learn more, please visit one of the following links:

• How to File a Yaz Side Effect Lawsuit / Claim
• How to File a Yasmin Side Effect Lawsuit / Claim

Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) has recently been linked to an increased risk of serious life-threatening cases of pancreatitis, including acute, hemorrhagic and necrotizing pancreatitis.

Why You Should Choose Schmidt & Clark, LLP: Our law firm is one of the most active firms in the country regarding the ongoing Byetta pancreatitis litigation and was the first to file in the United States. We are currently accepting new Janumet pancreatitis and sitagliptin/metformin pancreatitis cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have developed pancreatitis while taking Janumet or sitagliptin/metformin, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

What’s the problem?

On September 25, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notified healthcare professionals and patients of revisions to the prescribing information for Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) and Januvia (sitagliptin) to include information on reported cases of acute pancreatitis in patients using these products. Eighty-eight post-marketing cases of acute pancreatitis, including two cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients using sitagliptin/metformin, were reported to the Agency between October 2006 and February 2009.

Side Effects of Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin)

Below is a list of the most serious side effects associated with Janumet and sitagliptin/metformin.

• Pancreatitis
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
• Necrotizing Pancreatitis
• Death

Do I Have a Janumet Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug & Products Liability Litigation Groups at our law firm are an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in defective drug lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Janumet and sitagliptin/metformin pancreatitis cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you or a loved one have developed pancreatitis while taking Janumet or sitagliptin/metformin, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

Januvia (sitagliptin) has recently been linked to an increased risk of serious life-threatening cases of pancreatitis, including acute, hemorrhagic and necrotizing pancreatitis.

Why You Should Choose Schmidt & Clark, LLP: Our law firm is one of the most active firms in the country regarding the ongoing Byetta pancreatitis litigation and was the first to file in the United States. We are currently accepting new Januvia pancreatitis and sitagliptin pancreatitis cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have developed pancreatitis while taking Januvia or sitagliptin, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

What’s the problem?

On September 25, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notified healthcare professionals and patients of revisions to the prescribing information for Januvia (sitagliptin) and Janumet (sitagliptin/metformin) to include information on reported cases of acute pancreatitis in patients using these products. Eighty-eight post-marketing cases of acute pancreatitis, including two cases of hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis in patients using sitagliptin, were reported to the Agency between October 2006 and February 2009.

Side Effects of Januvia (sitagliptin)

Below is a list of the most serious side effects associated with Januvia and sitagliptin.

• Pancreatitis
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
• Necrotizing Pancreatitis
• Death

Do I Have a Januvia Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug & Products Liability Litigation Groups at our law firm are an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in defective drug lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Januvia and sitagliptin pancreatitis cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you or a loved one have developed pancreatitis while taking Januvia or sitagliptin, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

Do I Have a Tracheal Tube Recall Lawsuit?

The Medical Device and Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in product liability lawsuits. We are pursuing individual Portex recall litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tube injury and death cases in all 50 states.

If your child or somebody you know has suffered an airway obstruction injury or death that you feel may be associated with the recalled Smiths Medical Portex Pediatric-Sized Tracheal Tube, you should contact us immeidately. You may be entitled to compensation for your loved ones injuries or death and we can help.

If you, your child or somebody you love has been administered Gardasil and subsequently developed a serious side effect or adverse reaction to the vaccine, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries by filing a Gardasil lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

As of June 1, 2009, more than 25 million doses of Gardasil were distributed in the United States and there have been 14,072 reports of adverse events following Gardasil vaccination in the United States. Of these reports, 93% were reports of events considered to be non-serious, and 7% were reports of events considered to be serious.

As of June 2009, there have been 43 U.S. reports of death among females who have received the Gardasil vaccine!

Gardasil Deaths Reported

Among the fatalities reported to government officials were a 17-year-old girl in New York who collapsed and died of a suspected heart problem two days after getting the last in the series of three Gardasil injections. An 11-year-old girl suffered a heart attack three days after a Gardasil shot. And a 12-year-old girl with no prior medical problems died in her sleep three weeks after a Gardasil shot.

Gardasil Side Effects

The most common side effects reported to government health officials include the following:

• Fainting
• Pain and swelling at the injection site (the arm),
• Headache
• Nausea and fever
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
• Blood Clot
• Seizure
• Paralysis
• Bells Palsy
• Miscarriage
• Birth Defects
• Death

Gardasil Pregnancy Warning

Women who have taken Gardasil while pregnant have reported serious birth / fetal abnormalities, birth defects and a large number of miscarriages or spontaneous abortions.

Do I Have a Gardasil Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in drug injury lawsuits. We are pursuing individual Gardasil side effect litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Gardasil cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you, your child or somebody you love has been administered Gardasil and subsequently developed a serious side effect or adverse reaction to the vaccine, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries by filing a Gardasil lawsuit and we can help.

If your child has been injured by a defective Evenflo high chair, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

About the Evenflo Envision High Chair Recall

On April 2, 2009 Evenflo initiated a nationwide recall of approximately 643,000 Envision high chairs. The manufacturer has stated that the recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.

Evenflo has received 320 reports of seatbacks detaching or reclining unexpectedly, resulting in 19 reports of bumps and bruises to the head and 35 reports of other injuries including abrasions, pinches and bruises. Evenflo has also received 13 reports of recline fasteners and screws falling out of the high chair, resulting in one incident in which a fastener and/or screws were found in a child’s hand or mouth but were removed before choking occurred.

The recall involves all Evenflo Envision high chairs, including model numbers: 2891321, 2891321A, 2891333, 2891351, 2891351A, 2891365, 2891375, 2891403, 2891403A, 2891466, 2891466A, 2891478, 2891536, 2891536A, 2891573, 2891586, 2892351 and 2892351A. The model number can be found on a white label on the seatback. “Evenflo” and “Envision” are printed on the front of the tray.

About the Evenflo Majestic High Chair Recall

On December 18, 2009 Evenflo initiated a nationwide recall of approximately 95,000 Majestic high chairs. The manufacturer has stated that the plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.

Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises. Evenflo has received more than 1,000 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including seven incidents in which caps and screws were found in children’s hands or mouths but were removed before choking occurred.

The recall involves Evenflo Majestic™ high chairs made before January 23, 2007. The recalled high chairs have the following model numbers: 3001395A, 3001583, 3001633A, 3001669, 3001700A, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001732A, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, and 3001756. The model number and production date can be found on a white label on the seatback. “Evenflo” is printed on the label and on the push button on the front of the tray.

Do I Have an Evenflo High Chair Recall Lawsuit?

The Products Liability & Personal Injury Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in high chair recall lawsuits.

Again, if your child has been injured by a defective Evenflo high chair, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

On February 2, 2009

On April 13, 2009, Teflex Medical and Arrow International in association with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) reclassified the Intra Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter recall as a class 1 recall. Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall, a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the Arrow or Teflex Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

What’s the problem?

This recall is being conducted because a fault in the connector of the pump tubing assembly may result in the volume setting on the pump defaulting to 2.5 cc or 5 cc, rather than the appropriate 30, 40, or 50 cc volume. In patients exhibiting moderate to severe myocardial ischemia or low perfusion states, prolonged exposure to the low default volume may fail to decrease ischemia and increase perfusion, leading to organ injury or infarct and may result in patient death. Prolonged exposure to a device which is inflated to less than 2/3 full could also result in thrombus formation on the IAB and possible subsequent systemic or cerebral thromboembolism.

IAB Recall List

At this time, there have been 25 complaints of this issue. There have been no reports of patient injury as a result of this issue. Approx. 423 lots are affected by this recall for a total 45,211 units.

PRODUCTS AFFECTED: 30/40/50 CC IAB Catheters:

PRODUCT CODES: IAB-04830-U, IAB-04840-U, IAB-05830-LWS, IAB05830-U, IAB-05840-U, IAB-05840-LWS, IAB06830-U, IAB06840-U, IAB-S730C, IAB-S840C, IAB-R950-U, IAK-02692, IAK-02693, and IAK-02691.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• FDA Recall Announcement
• Manufacturers Recall Page (includes recall list and other related materials)

Do I Have an Arrow / Teflex Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Catheter Recall Lawsuit?

The Medical Device and Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in product liability lawsuits. We are pursuing individual IAB recall litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump injury and death cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you or a loved one have been injured by the Arrow or Teflex Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

On November 21, 2008 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in association with Animas Corporation initiated a nationwide class 1 recall of certain battery caps used in the OneTouch Ping System, Animas 2020 Insulin Pump, Animas IR1200 Insulin Pump, and Animas IR1250 Insulin Pump.

Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious injury or death.

If you or a loved one have been injured due to the defective Animas battery caps, you should contact us immaidtely. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Between August 18, 2008 and September 1, 2008, the company sent letters to the patients by certified mail to inform them that the defective battery cap may not maintain contact with the pump’s battery compartment. As a result, the affected pump may inadvertently shut down.

According to the FDA, there may be an intermittent loss of contact between the battery cap and the battery compartment in the pump which may result in the device resetting. This can cause the device to stop administering insulin, which could result in an excess level of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia). Additionally, this failure may lead to user confusion in the amount of insulin administered, contributing to errors in future doses, which may result in lower than normal level of glucose in the blood (hypoglycemia).

Do I Have an Animas® Insulin Pump Recall Lawsuit?

The Medical Device and Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in product liability lawsuits. We are pursuing individual Animas insulin pump recall litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Animas insulin pump injury cases in all 50 states.

Again, if you or a loved one have been injured due to the defective Animas battery caps, you should contact us immaidtely. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.

The type 2 diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone) increases the risk of heart failure and death more than another drug in the same class, Actos (pioglitazone), new Canadian research contends.

On August 19, 2009 Canadian researchers released the findings of a six-year study comparing heart attack risk between 39,736 patients ages 66 and older who were enrolled in the Ontario Public Drug Benefit Program and began taking Avandia or Actos from April 2002 to March 2008.

The results of the study were startling. During the six-year study, 6.9 percent of patients on Avandia died or were hospitalized for a heart attack or heart failure, compared with 5.3 percent of those on Actos.

Background of Past Avandia Heart Attack Studies

According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Avandia has been the subject of controversy since 2007, when it was linked to an increased risk for heart attack and death, although those claims have become clouded as other studies have discounted that risk to some degree. But taken together, many believe that the drug should not be used, especially since there appears to be a safer choice.

“It is difficult for making a case for using rosiglitazone in anybody, because we have an alternative,” said lead researcher Dr. David Juurlink, division head of clinical pharmacology and toxicology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.

Previously, The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published a combined analysis of more than 40 studies that evaluated approximately 28,000 Avandia patients.  One of the studies showed that Avandia, made by GlaxoSmithKline, doubled the risks of heart failure and raised the risks of heart attack by 42 percent.

In addition, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has issued several Avandia warnings and an Avandia heart attack video.

Other Avandia Side Effects

Below is a list of other serious, life-threatening side effects associated with Avandia.

• Congestive Heart Failure
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Blindness
• Vision loss
• Macular Edema
• Bone Fractures
• Death

Do I Have an Avandia Heart Attack Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Avandia lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Avandia side effect cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have taken Avandia and experienced a heart attack or heart failure or suffered any of the aforementioned side effects, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

On August 20, 2009 — Two Additional Infant Deaths Prompt Re-announcement of Simplicity “Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper” Bassinets … Consumers urged to immediately stop using the 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 bassinets, including those with Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motifs.

Read the CPSC Announcement

On August 27, 2008 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent nationwide warning regarding the Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets.

The warning was initiated after the CPSC received reports of two infant deaths associated with the Simplicity bassinets. Unfortunately, the company that has recently purchased all of Simplicity Inc’s assets has refused to initiate a formal recall of the bassinets.

If your child has been injured by a recalled bassinet, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

The CPSC has learned that on August 21, 2008, a 5-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of in the close-sleeper bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.

Again, the CPSC issued the safety alert or warning because SFCA Inc., the company which purchased all of Simplicity Inc.’s assets at public auction in April 2008, has refused to cooperate with the government and recall the products.

The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets, including bassinets with the Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products, contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap. This fabric flap is secured by Velcro© fasteners, which are intended to be partially removed when the bassinet is converted into the bedside/close-sleeper mode. If the Velcro© fasteners are not properly re-secured when the fabric flap is adjusted, or if the consumer entirely removes the fabric flap exposing the metal bars, an infant can slip through the opening between the lower metal bar and the mattress support and become entrapped and suffocate or strangle. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using one of the recalled Simplicity bassinets.

Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, the CPSC urges all Parents and caregivers to return these bassinets to the retail store where they were purchased. All of the recalled bassinets can pose a danger to infants.

Do I Have a Simplicity Bassinet Lawsuit?

The Products Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in bassinet injury lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Simplicity Bassinet cases in all 50 states.

If your child has been injured by a recalled bassinet, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a product liability lawsuit and we can help.

On August 24, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notified healthcare professionals and patients that it is reviewing new safety information regarding reports of liver-related adverse events in patients taking orlistat. Orlistat is marketed in the United States as a prescription product, Xenical, and as an over-the-counter (OTC) product, Alli.

The most commonly reported adverse events described in the 32 reports of serious liver injury were jaundice, weakness, and abdominal pain.

The FDA is reviewing other data on suspected cases of liver injury submitted by the manufacturers of orlistat, analysis of these data is ongoing and no definite association between liver injury and orlistat has been established at this time. FDA is not advising healthcare professionals to change their prescribing practices with orlistat. Consumers currently taking Xenical should continue to take it as prescribed and those using over-the-counter Alli should continue to use the product as directed.

Signs & Symptoms of Liver Injury

Some of the symptoms of Orlistat induced liver injury could include any of the following:

• weakness or fatigue
• fever
• jaundice
• brown urine
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• light-colored stools
• itching
• loss of appetite

Do I Have an Orlistat Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in drug injury lawsuits. We are pursuing individual Orlistatm, Alli and Xenical litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have taken Xenical or Orlistat and suffered from any side effects including liver injury, liver disease or liver failure, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

On August 24, 2009 the U.S.Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they were reviewing new safety information regarding the popular weight loss drug Xenical (Orlistat) due to reports of serious liver injury and liver failure.

If you or a loved one have taken the Xenical weight loss product and developed a liver related injury, disease or been diagnosed with liver failure, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries by filing a Xenical lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Xenical (orlistat 120mg) was approved by the FDA as a prescription product by FDA in 1999 for obesity management in conjunction with a reduced caloric diet, and to reduce the risk of regaining weight after prior weight loss.

Between 1999 and October 2008, the FDA received 32 reports of serious liver injury, including 6 cases of liver failure, in patients using Orlistat (also known as Xenical). Hospitalization was reported in 27 of the 32 cases.

The most commonly reported side effects described in the 32 reports of serious liver injury were jaundice, weakness, and abdominal pain.

Signs & Symptoms of Liver Injury

The FDA is advising consumers to consult their health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with the use of Xenical and development of liver injury. Some of the symptoms of Xenical induced liver injury could include any of the following:

• weakness or fatigue
• fever
• jaundice
• brown urine
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• light-colored stools
• itching
• loss of appetite

Do I Have an Xenical Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in drug injury lawsuits. We are pursuing individual Xenical litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Xenical and Orlistat cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have taken Xenical or Orlistat and suffered from any side effects including liver injury, liver disease or liver failure, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

On August 24, 2009 the U.S.Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they were reviewing new safety information regarding the popular weight loss drug Alli (Orlistat) due to reports of serious liver injury and liver failure.

If you or a loved one have taken the Alli weight loss product and developed a liver related injury, disease or been diagnosed with liver failure, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries by filing a Alli lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Alli (orlistat 60mg) was approved by the FDA in 2007 for “over-the-counter” use for weight loss in overweight adults, 18 years and older, in conjunction with a reduced-calorie and low-fat diet.

Between 1999 and October 2008, the FDA received 32 reports of serious liver injury, including 6 cases of liver failure, in patients using Orlistat (also known as Alli). Hospitalization was reported in 27 of the 32 cases.

The most commonly reported side effects described in the 32 reports of serious liver injury were jaundice, weakness, and abdominal pain.

Signs & Symptoms of Liver Injury

The FDA is advising consumers to consult their health care professional if they are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with the use of Alli and development of liver injury. Some of the symptoms of Alli induced liver injury could include any of the following:

• weakness or fatigue
• fever
• jaundice
• brown urine
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• vomiting
• light-colored stools
• itching
• loss of appetite

Do I Have an Alli Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in drug injury lawsuits. We are pursuing individual Alli litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Alli and Orlistat cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have taken Alli or Orlistat and suffered from any side effects including liver injury, liver disease or liver failure, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

The popular denture adhesive, Fixodent has been linked to a number of serious health problems including Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia  and Neuropathy.

If you or a loved one have use the Fixodent denture adhesive or denture cream and since developed Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia or Neuropathy, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Fixodent lawsuit and we can help.

To learn more about the link between Fixodent and the aforementioned health problems associated with the denture cream / denture adhesive, please click here.

Do I have a Fixodent Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Fixodent lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Fixodent cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have use the Fixodent denture adhesive or denture cream and since developed Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia or Neuropathy, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Fixodent lawsuit and we can help.

The popular denture adhesive, Poligrip has been linked to a number of serious health problems including Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia  and Neuropathy.

If you or a loved one have use the Poligrip denture adhesive or denture cream and since developed Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia or Neuropathy, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Poligrip lawsuit and we can help.

To learn more about the link between Poligrip and the aforementioned health problems associated with the denture cream / denture adhesive, please click here.

Do I have a Poligrip Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Poligrip lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Poligrip cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have use the Poligrip denture adhesive or denture cream and since developed Zinc Poisoning, Hypocupremia, Hyperzincemia or Neuropathy, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Poligrip lawsuit and we can help.

The Ocella birth control pill, marketed by Barr Laboratories, Inc. is the generic version of YAZ or Yasmin that has been linked to a number of serious, life-threatening side effects.

Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating Ocella side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used the Ocella birth control product and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Ocella lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Since 2004, there have been over 50 deaths reported to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of women who were taking YAZ, Yasmin or Ocella.  Some of the deaths associated with women taking Ocella included cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, intracardiac thrombus (blood clots in the heart), pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs), and stroke.

Ocella Side Effects

There are a variety of serious, life-threatening side effects associated with the Ocella birth control pill including the following:

• Heart Attack

• Cardiac Arrhythmia

• Stroke

• Pulmonary embolism (an artery in the lung is blocked)

• Blood Clots (Non-Vaginal)

• Kidney Failure

• Seizures

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Gallbladder Disease

• Hepatic Adenoma

• Sudden Death

Do I Have a Ocella Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in birth control lawsuits. We are currently evaluating Ocella side effect claims in all 50 states.

If you or somebody you know has used the Ocella birth control product and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Ocella lawsuit and we can help. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 588-0600.

The Yasmin birth control pill, manufactured and marketed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals has been linked to a number of serious, life-threatening side effects.

Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating Yasmin side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used the Yasmin birth control product and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Yasmin lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Since 2004, there have been over 50 deaths reported to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of women who were taking Yasmin. Some of the deaths associated with women takingYasminincluded cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, intracardiac thrombus (blood clots in the heart), pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs), and stroke.

The FDA has issued several warnings to the manufacturer and marketer of Yasmin regarding the inappropriateness of their advertising and marketing of the birth control product. Below are links to the FDA YAZ warnings.

• 2003 FDA Yasmin Warning
• 2008 FDA Yasmin Warning
• 2009 FDA Yasmin Warning

What is Yasmin?

Yasmin, also known as YAZ is a birth control pill that contains both drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. The birth control pill was developed by Berlex Laboratories, which has since been acquired by Bayer Pharmaceuticals.

Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use an oral contraceptive. Yasmin is also indicated for the treatment of symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception. The effectiveness of Yasmin for PMDD when used for more than 3 menstrual cycles has not been evaluated. Yasmin has not been evaluated for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Yasmin is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women at least 14 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. Yasmin should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control.

Yasmin Side Effects

There are a variety of serious, life-threatening side effects associated with the Yasmin birth control pill including the following:

• Heart Attack

• Cardiac Arrhythmia

• Stroke

• Pulmonary embolism (an artery in the lung is blocked)

• Blood Clots (Non-Vaginal)

• Kidney Failure

• Seizures

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Gallbladder Disease

• Hepatic Adenomas

• Sudden Death

Do I Have a Yasmin Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in birth control lawsuits. We are currently evaluating Yasmin side effect claims in all 50 states.

If you or somebody you know has used the Yasmin birth control product and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Yasmin lawsuit and we can help. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 588-0600.

The YAZ birth control pill, manufactured and marketed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals has been linked to a number of serious, life-threatening side effects.

Schmidt & Clark, LLP is currently evaluating YAZ side effect claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has used the YAZ birth control product and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a YAZ lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

Since 2004, there have been over 50 deaths reported to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of women who were taking YAZ.  Some of the deaths associated with women taking YAZ included cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, intracardiac thrombus (blood clots in the heart), pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs), and stroke.

The FDA has issued several warnings to the manufacturer and marketer of YAZ regarding the inappropriateness of their advertising and marketing of the birth control product.  Below are links to the FDA YAZ warnings.

• 2003 FDA YAZ Warning
• 2008 FDA YAZ Warning
• 2009 FDA YAZ Warning

What is YAZ?

YAZ, also known as Yasmin or its generic name Ocella is a birth control pill that contains both drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. The birth control pill was developed by Berlex Laboratories, which has since been acquired by Bayer Pharmaceuticals.

YAZ (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use an oral contraceptive. YAZ is also indicated for the treatment of symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception. The effectiveness of YAZ for PMDD when used for more than 3 menstrual cycles has not been evaluated. YAZ has not been evaluated for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

YAZ is indicated for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women at least 14 years of age, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy and have achieved menarche. YAZ should be used for the treatment of acne only if the patient desires an oral contraceptive for birth control.

YAZ Side Effects

There are a variety of serious, life-threatening side effects associated with the YAZ birth control pill including the following:

• Heart Attack

• Cardiac Arrhythmia
• Stroke

• Pulmonary embolism (an artery in the lung is blocked)

• Blood Clots (Non-Vaginal)

• Kidney Failure

• Seizures

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• Gallbladder Disease

• Hepatic Adenomas

• Sudden Death

Do I Have a YAZ Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in birth control lawsuits. We are currently evaluating YAZ side effect claims in all 50 states.

If you or somebody you know has used the YAZ birth control product and since suffered from an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a YAZ lawsuit and we can help. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 588-0600.

The Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans bacteria generally do not cause illness in healthy babies, however if a baby has a weakened immune system the results of ingesting wither forms of the Bacillus bacteria could lead to serious health problems.

If your child or somebody you know has gotten sick after ingesting any of the contaminated teether liquid, you should speak with a qualified medical professional immediately.  You should then contact us for a free confidential case review, as you may be entitled to compensation for your child’s injuries.

Signs & Symptoms of Bacillus Poisoning

If your child has punctured any of the teethers and ingested any of the gel filled contents, they may experience stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.  Remember to speak with a qualified medical professional if you feel that your child has ingested the contaminated liquid.

Luv N’ Care Teether Recall List

• 48526-00451 Nûby
• 48526-00452 Nûby
• 48526-00453 Nûby
• 48526-00454 Nûby
• 48526-00455 Nûby
• 48526-00459 Nûby
• 48526-00467 Nûby
• 48526-00472 Nûby
• 48526-00473 Nûby
• 48526-00482 Nûby
• 48526-00483 Nûby
• 48526-00487 Nûby
• 48526-00490 Nûby
• 48526-00519 Nûby
• 48526-00521 Nûby
• 41520-87115 Cottontails
• 41520-91660 Cottontails
• 50428-91511 Playschool

Additional Resources:

• Luv N’ Care, LTD Issues a Nationwide Recall of all Nuby Gel Filled Teethers and certain UPC Codes of Cottontails and Playschool Teethers

Do I have a Teether Recall Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in defective product lawsuits. We are currently investigating the Luv N’ Care teether recall and accepting new cases in all 50 states.

If your child or somebody you know has gotten sick after ingesting any of the contaminated teether liquid, you should contact us immediately.  You may entitled to compensation for your child’s injuries and we can help.