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A Known Danger

Vioxx, one of the most commercially successful painkillers in the late 1990’s, received FDA approval in May of 1999. Just four months earlier, however, Merck had launched a study called the “Vioxx Gastrointestinal Outcomes Research” study, or VIGOR. Half the subjects received Vioxx, while the remaining half took naproxen, the active ingredient in brands like Aleve and Midol.

The study did exactly what Merck intended, showing a lower risk of gastrointestinal issues with Vioxx than naproxen. By November of 1999, however, it was becoming clear that Vioxx patients were nearly twice as likely to suffer severe heart problems, confirmed in a follow-up meeting in December.

Misleading Data

In May of 2000, Merck submitted the VIGOR results to the New England Journal of Medicine, but only includes information on 17 of the 20 heart attacks suffered by Vioxx patients in the study. Despite sending two sets of corrections to the NEJM, Merck didn’t tell anyone about the 3 additional heart attacks until October of 2000, nearly a year after VIGOR first revealed the danger of heart attacks. The drug was not pulled from the market until September of 2004.

WE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

While huge, the $830 million settlement pales in comparison with the $4.85 billion settlement agreed to by Merck in the product liability lawsuits. This case serves as a reminder that major drug companies and other corporations sometimes put profits before the health and safety of others, but should also remind victims that it is very possible to hold these negligent parties accountable.

When you retain Adler & Manson, our Kansas City attorneys will work aggressively to get you the money you need and deserve. Our firm has represented the rights of injury victims and their families since 1995, earning numerous accolades which attest to our quality of counsel.

Hold negligent drug companies responsible for the injuries they cause. Call (816) 333-0400 learn how we can help.

At Adler & Manson, we believe that the victims of dangerous medical products deserve to have their voice heard before the manufacturers that harmed them. Our skilled and dedicated Kansas City pelvic mesh lawyers have helped countless clients who have been hurt by others recover millions in relief. We are ready to assess your pelvic mesh claim and, if necessary, begin taking aggressive and assured steps towards securing justice on your behalf.

Want to learn more about your pelvic mesh claim options? Contact Adler & Manson today at (816) 333-0400.

Pelvic Mesh Complications

Pelvic mesh and similar transvaginal mesh (TVM) products are commonly used to treat women who experience urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) following childbirth. However, these products how now shown that they can lead to a number of serious complications.

TVM surgery can lead to the following complications:

• Painful intercourse
• Urinary tract obstruction
• Remaining urinary incontinence
• Blood vessel damage
• Infections
• Irritation

In 2012, the FDA ordered that all TVM product manufacturers needed conduct new testing to evaluate the risk of these complications. It is now believed that TVM products were originally put on the market without the appropriate safety testing diligence from the manufacturers, putting an untold number of women at risk of these effects.

The Time to Act is Now

Courts have begun to recognize the manufacturers’ role in these women’s TVM complications and millions of dollars have been rewarded to claimants whose health was needlessly threatened by this product. At Adler & Manson, we have recovered more than $80 million on behalf of clients who needed their rights and interests asserted before the law following an injury. We know what it takes to take effective legal action against these large corporate entities and ensure that every legal avenue towards recovering rightful compensation is thoroughly exhausted.

Start learning about your pelvic mesh lawsuit options today. Use our online form to request a free case evaluation with our team today.

Essure is a small coil that is inserted in the fallopian tubes of the patient. As scar tissue forms around the coil, it blocks sperm from reaching the egg. However, many patients have reported a number of severe effects of the device—which has shown it is not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.

Adverse effects linked to Essure include:

• Severe pain
• Bleeding
• Miscarriages
• Stillbirths
• Pronounced pregnancy complications

“Life-Threatening Risks”

According to the FDA, the black box label is meant to “call attention to serious or life-threatening risks” associated with the product.” The agency has also ordered Bayer to conduct a new study to “determine what, if any, further actions related to Essure are needed to protect public health.” The plans of that three-year study are due to the FDA by the end of this month.

Bayer has also responded to the black box label order, saying: “Essure is an important permanent birth control option with a positive benefit-risk profile. Bayer will continue to work closely with the FDA to support the continued safe, effective and appropriate use of Essure.”

Previously, Bayer claimed that Essure was 99% effective and is blaming “patient error” for unintended pregnancies. The black box label—which will have language that is still being informed by patient and corporate feedback—will start to appear on the Essure packaging at the end of April 2016.

If you or a loved one has suffered adverse effects due to the Essure device, then you may have grounds to seek compensation. Regulators are still trying to determine whether Bayer did their diligence on determining the risks associated with their product before putting it on the market—and their insistence that pregnancies have been caused by patient error is dismissive of the thousands of women that have suffered due to their product.

At Adler & Manson, our experienced Kansas City lawyers know that big companies like Bayer like to deflect blame and protect their bottom lines. Our dedicated advocates are ready to hear your Essure story and, if appropriate, start taking aggressive steps toward helping you recover the compensation you are entitled to.

Start exploring your options by calling us at (816) 333-0400 today.