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Editor: Robert Blanchard
Profession: Attorney at Law

Category: Ortho Evra Medical Information

In April 2004, an 18-year-old girl died while using the Ortho Evra contraceptive patch. According to the medical examiner, a blood clot had moved into the victim's lung, which may have been a direct result of the contraceptive. Since then, Ortho Evra blood clot lawyers across the country have been filing lawsuits against the patch maker, Ortho McNeil, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.

Ortho Evra was approved in November 2001 as the first skin patch for birth control. The patch releases the hormones progestin and estrogen through the skin into the bloodstream, preventing pregnancy. But health officials and Ortho Evra blood clot researchers say the release of too much estrogen is placing the 4 million women who use the patch at greater risk of developing blood clots, which could lead to a heart attack or stroke.

An attorney with experience in Ortho Evra blood clot litigation will be able to help you file a lawsuit. If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects after using the patch, see your doctor. In addition, it may be important to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence an Ortho Evra blood clot lawsuit.