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NUVARING UPDATE: February 6, 2009

NuvaRing Manufacturers and Distributors Sued for Wrongful Death in New Jersey

More than 50 lawsuits have been filed against the entities associated with the birth control product NuvaRing in the United States, but news was recently released that the latest lawsuit filed was not for injuries suffered as a result of the side effects that have been allegedly linked to the product. The latest lawsuit was for a claim of wrongful death, filed in Essex County, New Jersey.

NuvaRing is a birth control product that releases two synthetic hormones, etonogestrel (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen), into the woman’s body. These substances are supposed to prevent ovulation as well as minimize any sperm penetration, thereby preventing unwanted pregnancies. This specific product is placed near the cervix, and it originally gained FDA approval in October of 2001.

However, the wrongful death complaint alleges that the parties named as defendants, which includes Organon USA, Inc., Organon Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Organon International, Inc., Akzo Nobel NV, Organon Biosciences, N.V., and Schering-Plough Corporation, not only knew about the potential side effects associated with NuvaRing, but concealed those risks from the public, including the FDA during the approval process.

NuvaRing Blood Clots & Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

The problem that’s apparently arisen and that has led to these lawsuits is that users of the NuvaRing have reported serious side effects, including Blood Clot complications, Deep Vein Thrombosis, even possible death, most likely due to the high levels of estrogen and progestin that enter the system when the product is inserted.  These blood clots can be extremely dangerous, and in the cases that have already been filed, the clotting problems have led to pulmonary embolisms, which are clots of the pulmonary artery, amputations and even death in extreme cases.

These side effects allegedly linked to NuvaRing include the potential for blood clots to form due to the extremely high amounts of hormones that are released into the woman’s system. Blood clots can lead to breakdowns of tissue and organs, and can ultimately lead to the need for amputation and even death, which was apparently the case with Kelly Bozicev, a 32-year-old woman who began to use the product in May of 2007.

In December of 2007, the victim suffered a seizure and died on the way to the hospital, and the cause of death was determined to be massive pulmonary thromboemboli due to deep vein thrombosis in the pelvic veins. Mrs. Bozicev is survived by her husband and two young children.

If you are using this product, seek immediate medical attention, and if you’ve been injured as a result of using NuvaRing, contact a defective products attorney as soon as possible to schedule an initial consultation.

If Injured from a NuvaRing Contact a NuvaRing Lawyer today.

If you have been injured by the NuvaRing, you need to seek immediate medical attention.  After you’ve gotten the medical help you need, contact a NuvaRing lawyer as soon as possible to evaluate your legal rights and options.

The past couple of years have seen tremendous innovation in regards to birth control products that allow a female to follow a less-stringent routine to prevent unwanted pregnancies, but unfortunately, more than one of these products has also come under fire for their links to potentially serious side effects.  The latest product to come under scrutiny is the NuvaRing birth control product, manufactured and distributed by Organon USA. 

Lawsuit filed for side effects of NuvaRing

The product has not yet been made subject to a recall by the FDA, but more than three dozen lawsuits have been filed in the United States against the company, claiming serious side effects associated with the product have caused substantial injury and even death in some cases.  Below is a brief overview of the product, but if you have been injured as a result of using NuvaRing, contact a defective products attorney immediately to schedule an initial consultation.

NuvaRing Hormonal Contraceptive

NuvaRing is a hormonal contraceptive that works in a similar manner to another birth control product that’s been the subject of much controversy, the Ortho Evra birth control patch.  However, its application is different from ‘the patch,’ as the NuvaRing is inserted into the vagina and worn for three weeks at a time and not worn during the fourth week. 

How does the NuvaRing Work?

Like the Ortho Evra birth control patch, the NuvaRing releases estrogen and progestin into the woman’s system, and these hormones help prevent unwanted pregnancies.  If the NuvaRing is used properly, it has proven to be 99% effective in performing its intended duties.  The advantage of the NuvaRing, much like the Ortho Evra patch, is that the woman does not need to follow a strict, daily regimen of taking a pill in order to prevent pregnancies.  She only needs to remember to change the NuvaRing once per week and then not use it during the fourth week.


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