Defective Medical Devices Lawyer

DePuy Hip Replacement Attorney

Far too often, patients are harmed by the drugs and medical devices that they expected would make their lives easier. If you have been injured by a defective drug, or if a loved one has died from a dangerous drug, talk to the drug recall lawyers at the Bohrer Law Firm, LLC. We will evaluate your defective, dangerous and harmful drug case and help you decide what actions to take.

We are here to help you. Call 225-372-1939 or 1-800-579-8340 or contact us online. No fee unless we collect for you.

Dangerous Drug Cases

Fighting a big drug company can be nearly impossible for an individual. Drug companies have armies of lawyers on their side. You need an attorney with the experience, medical knowledge, and courtroom litigation skills to fight on your behalf. Our firm can advise you in cases involving a wide range of dangerous drug and medical devices:

Dangerous Pharmaceuticals and Drug Side Effects

• Fosamax, an osteoporosis prevention drug linked to jaw and femur fractures.
• Vioxx and other painkillers.
• Fen-Phen, a diet drug linked to heart damage.
• Ketek, an antibiotic that can cause liver damage
• Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and other antidepressants
• Accutane, an acne treatment linked to Crohn's disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (IBD) or ulcerative colitis.
• Gadolinium-based contrast agent used in MRI or MRA tests causing Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)
• Topamax, a medication for epilepsy, which has been linked to causing birth defects like cleft palates when taken by pregnant women
• Kugel Mesh Hernia Repair, a hernia treatment causing bowel perforations and recurring intestinal fistulae.
• Chantix, a drug that helps people stop smoking, linked to depression and suicidal thoughts.
• Digatek, a heart medication that when administered in excessive quantities, can be toxic.
• Heparin, a blood thinner that causes severe allergic reactions in certain people.
• Trasylol, a blood-clotting drug linked to kidney damage or failure, strokes, and heart attacks.
• Ortho Evra Patch, a birth control patch associated with increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack.
• Yaz, Yasmine, is a birth control pill that can lead to blood clots, heart attack, stroke or other serious complications.
• Denture creams such as Fixodent, linked to zinc toxicity and neuropathy
• Hydroxycut, a widely sold diet supplement linked to liver damage
• Raptiva, a psoriasis treatment drug
• OsmoPrep, a colon-cleansing tablet used in preparation for a colonoscopy
• Reglan, a medication used to treat heartburn linked to movement disorders. The generic name is metoclopramide.
• Quinine, when used for off-label purposes such as leg cramps
• Actos, a drug for Type 2 diabetes that is known to cause heart attacks, heart failure and death
• Dilantin, Sulindoc and other drugs causing SJC and TENS
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - causing liver damage

Medical devices

• Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads, a device that connects to a Medtronic defibrillator. When a lead malfunctions, it can cause an electric shock. It can also prevent a necessary shock to the heart, subsequently causing death.
• DePuy Hip Replacements, which has been known to fail much earlier than projected to last. This device also causes blood poisoning, tissue and muscle damage when the metal parts rub together and metal pieces splinter off into the bloodstream.

Find out more about defective drugs and defective medical devices such as defibrillators and stents.

If you have suffered injury from a defective drug or defective medical device, or if a family member has died because of a recalled drug, tell us about it. We can help you understand the laws and your rights. You do not have to face a big drug company alone.

Call the Bohrer Law Firm, LLC. 225-372-1939 or 1-800-579-8340. Free confidential initial consultation. Email us.