Drug Lawsuits and Drug Recall Information

The Willis Law Firm is a leader in defective drug litigation, class action drug lawsuits and medical device recall lawsuits. Our law firm is currently investigating and evaluating cases involving the prescription drugs, products and medical devices listed below. For more information concerning FDA drug recalls, FDA product recalls and FDA medical device recalls, visit our FDA Reports section. If you or a loved one have taken and suffered side effects from a defective drug, or been harmed by a defective medical device, then please fill out our Free Drug Lawsuit Case Evaluation form.

Major Drugs and Products Currently Under Investigation

	Gadolinium – Can Cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Gadolinium based contrast agents have been linked to Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy (NFD). Symptoms include skin rashes, joint pain, stiffness, kidney failure, and renal failure after exposure to MRI or MRA contrast dyes. Gadolinium contrast agents are marketed as Magnevist (gadopentetate dimeglumine), Ominiscan (gadodiamide), OptiMARK (gadoversetamide), MultiHance (gadobenate dimeglumine) and Prohance (gadoteridol). Gadolinium Information
	Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) – Diet Drugs Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) are rare pulmonary diseases that narrow the lung's blood vessels causing high blood pressure and eventually leading to heart failure. PPH, PAH, and PH have been linked to the use of diet drugs including: Fen-Phen, Redux, Pondimin, may also be caused by consumption of ephedra, ma huang or nutritional supplements such as Metabolife, Herbalife, Dexatrim and herbal products like St John's Wort extract. Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) Information
	Trasylol – Causes Heart Attacks, Strokes & Kidney Failure Trasylol (aprotinin), Bayer's injectable drug used to prevent excessive blood loss during heart surgery, has produced distrubing results in a recent New England Journal of Medicine study. The New England Journal of Medicine, January 25, 2006, states that patients who were given Trasylol, compared with controls, had nearly double the risk of death, renal failure, or stroke and a more than 50% increased risk of heart attack. Trasylol also increases the risk of kidney damage and kidney failure. If you or a loved one have experienced complications after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), or any serious surgery, you should contact your medical providers to determine if Trasylol was used during the procedure. Trasylol Information
	Heparin Syringes – May Cause Severe Infection Heparin Lock Flush Solution syringes by Sierra may contain Serratia Marcescens bacteria. Experts are warning anyone that has used Lot #070926H pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution syringes to seek immediate medical attention if they develop a fever or other signs of infection. Heparin Lock Flush Solution Information

Previously Investigated Defective Drugs and Medical Devices

The Willis Law Firm has previously investigated numerous defective drugs, defective products and defective medical devices. Please visit our Previously Investigated Defective Drugs and Medical Devices section to see which products were investigated.

News as of May 13, 2008

Recent Drug & Medical Devices Recalls & Warnings News Blog

FDA Warning About MRI and MRA Gadolinium Contrst Dyes

MRI and MRA Gadolinium Contrast Dye Lawsuits for NSF and NFD

FDA Warns Marketers of Unapproved 'Alternative Hormone Therapies'

Fungal Keratitis Infections and Contact Lenses

Confidential Medical Liability Lawsuit Case Evaluation

Each year, thousands of people die from or are seriously injured by prescription and over-the-counter drugs they believe to be safe. If you or a loved one have taken a defective drug, experienced problems with a defective medical device or used a defective product, then contact us immediately. If you or a loved one has suffered serious medical conditions or side effects, please fill out our free and confidential injury evaluation form by clicking the link below, or if you prefer, call us: Toll Free at 1-800-883-9858 to speak with a lawyer.