Sarah Mirando  |  October 17, 2012

Category: Pharmaceuticals

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New NuvaRing Lawsuit Claims Contraceptive Caused Pulmonary Embolism

By Andrea Gressman

 

NuvaRing pulmonary embolismIn a recent NuvaRing lawsuit filed on August 6, 2012, Melissa L. Davis, a resident of North Carolina, claims she experienced a bilateral pulmonary embolism caused by NuvaRing birth control. Although Ms. Davis’ NuvaRing lawsuit is only one of many, NuvaRing has continued to grow in popularity as an internal birth control implant device despite the growing number of NuvaRing blood clot lawsuits being filed on a regular basis.

Details of this NuvaRing Pulmonary Embolism Lawsuit

According to the NuvaRing lawsuit (case no. 2:2012cv04918), filed in New Jersey District Court, Ms. Davis used NuvaRing birth control from 2007 until 2010. It was in September of 2010 that she experienced a bilateral pulmonary embolism, which she believes was a direct side effect of NuvaRing. The popular birth control device has been linked in an increase in dangerous blood clots, which can cause side effects like pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, heart attack and stroke.

 
Did you or someone you love suffer injuries as a result of using NuvaRing? You may have a legal claim. Compensation specialists are waiting to review your case for free.
 
About NuvaRing Birth Control

NuvaRing birth control is reportedly placed close to the cervix to administer hormones that prevent pregnancy. It received its FDA approval in 2001. However, in a 2011 study published by the FDA it stated that NuvaRing raised the side effect risk of blood clots for women by 56% in comparison to other birth control methods.

In a February 28, 2012 annual report published by Merck & Co., the manufacturers of NuvaRing, they claimed that as of December 31, 2011 there were approximately 950 NuvaRing lawsuits that were still pending. In these NuvaRing lawsuits the plaintiffs are seeking compensation for the side effects they experienced, which led to injuries including heart attacks, strokes, and even death.

A NuvaRing lawsuit attorney recently commented on the growing number of NuvaRing blood clot lawsuits stating, “What all this information really illustrates is that threat from NuvaRing remains. For that reason, our focus should squarely fall on getting the word out and assisting people in finding the right legal assistance.”

NuvaRing Lawsuit MDL Update

There are currently many NuvaRing blood clot lawsuits that have been combined into one Multi-District Litigation (MDL). This NuvaRing MDL is currently being heard in a Missouri court by the U.S. Federal Judge Rodney W. Sipple. The NuvaRing lawsuit MDL was implemented in order to help the many NuvaRing lawsuits be resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible. The first round of NuvaRing lawsuit trials is expected to begin in May of 2013.

NuvaRing Side Effects

Many women continue to use NuvaRing birth control around the world. However, it has become very clear that these women do not always know the potential side effects of NuvaRing. Some of these alleged side effects include the following:

* Stroke
* Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
* blood clots
* heart attack
* Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
 
It is very important the women who have experienced one of more of the side effects receive the compensation that they deserve for their injuries. There is help out there for you if you are one who has experienced a stroke, pulmonary embolism, blood clot, heart attack, or deep vein thrombosis as a direct result of using NuvaRing birth control. Visit the NuvaRing Birth Control Class Action Lawsuit Settlement & Investigation page right away to receive your free consultation. You can also call 1-855-5-NUVARING (1-855-568-8274) to speak with a qualified NuvaRing lawsuit attorney today.

 

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Updated October 16th, 2012

 

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