Trasylol Lawsuits

On November 5, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) strongly recommended that the manufacturer of Trasylol, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, stop offering the drug to the public. This decision was made after several medical studies suggested that Trasylol increases the risk of renal failure, heart attacks, stroke and death in patients.

Bayer’s Liability for Trasylol’s Dangerous Side Effects

Bayer, like all pharmaceutical companies, has a responsibility to provide a product that is safe for the general public. During a September 21, 2006 meeting with FDA officials to discuss Trasylol’s dangerous side effects, Bayer scientists failed to disclose the results of an important study, which found that this defective drug increases the risk of strokes and death. The failure to properly inform the FDA and the public about the potentially lethal side effects of Trasylol shows Bayer’s lack of concern for the general safety of the people who take its drugs. This blatant disregard for patient safety makes Bayer potentially liable for any illness or death experienced by Trasylol’s users.

Trasylol’s Profitability

Bayer’s failure to properly disclose Trasylol’s dangerous side effects may be linked to the drug’s profitability. A full dose of this defective drug costs $1,300 and analysts estimate Trasylol’s annual sales are nearly $250 million.

The authors of a study focusing on Trasylol’s dangerous side effects that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine believe that a full recall of the drug would be beneficial for the public. They estimate removing Trasylol from the market could prevent as many as 11,000 cases of kidney failure a year and save more than $1 billion per year in dialysis costs.

Patient Rights and Legal Recourse

The users of Trasylol and their families need to be aware of their legal rights and the opportunity for legal recourse. Statutes of limitations and laws pertaining to victim rights differ from state to state, so it is imperative that anyone who suspects they or a loved one has needlessly suffered a serious illness due to Trasylol contact a lawyer. The lawyers at Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick have decades of combined experience representing individuals in personal injury lawsuits. They have secured more than $100 million in settlements and verdicts for their clients. To learn more about your rights and any available recourse for compensation, contact Levin, Simes, Kaiser & Gornick at (877) LSKG-LAW.

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