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The NuvaRing

            The NuvaRing (often misspelled as Nuva Ring or Newva Ring) is a low-dose hormonal, contraceptive device manufactured by Organon, a Dutch pharmaceutical company that was purchased last year by Schering Plough (which sells well known products such as Dr. Scholl’s and Coppertone)The NuvaRing is a small inter-vaginal device inserted by the user once a month to prevent pregnancy.  Proponents of the NuvaRing advocate the ring’s low hormone dosage as well as its easy use, in comparison to the pill’s daily regimen.

Risks Associated with the NuvaRing

              There are two main hormones used in birth control devices; progesterone and estrogen.  Both of these hormones are capable of thickening the blood in the body.  Thick blood increases the risk of a thrombotic incident such as a stroke, infarction, blood clot, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism or even in extreme cases death.
Unlike the pill which is ingested before the hormones that it contains are released into the body, the ring releases its hormones directly into the bloodstream.  By ingesting the pill, it is estimated that up to 30% of the hormones it contains are absorbed in the digestive process rather than being released into the bloodstream.  By releasing the hormones directly into the bloodstream, the hormones in the NuvaRing do not lose any potency causing a thrombotic event to be 30% more likely with the use of the ring as opposed the pill.

Lawsuits Involving the NuvaRing

            Currently, our lawyers are reviewing potential suits for users of the NuvaRing who suffered a thrombotic incident similar to those described above.  Lawsuits are currently pending in the NuvaRing MDL class action lawsuit (for discovery).   The NuvaRing’s manufacturer and related companies are the defendants: Organon USA, Inc., Organon Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., and Organon International, Inc. are being sued for not taking into account the higher level of hormone transference that occurs for users of the NuvaRing, and therefore not properly explaining the risk of using the NuvaRing in comparison to other methods of birth control such as the pill.  That contention is an umbrella for the negligence and consumer fraud that are also promulgated by Organon’s lack of disclosure on the potential dangers of the ring.

Take Action

           There are a number of class action lawsuits pending in this NuvaRing litigation. If you believe that you or someone you know may have suffered a serious injury as a result of using the NuvaRing, then please call one of our NuvaRing lawyers at 800-553-800 to discuss the potential settlement and/or lawsuit of your NuvaRing case or click here for a free confidential Internet NuvaRing consultation.

Our lawyers are reviewing NuvaRing injury cases involving claims that NuvaRing can cause cardiac problems in women such as strokes, heart attacks, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolisms, and in some extreme cases, even death.  

What is NuvaRing?
       .  NuvaRing is a ring that is inserted in a woman’s vagina once a month, releasing a low dose of hormones to prevent pregnancy.   The upside is that it is convenient to use.  Unlike “the pill” you don’t need to take it every day.  
What Are the Problems Associated with NuvaRing?
       NuvaRing releases the hormones estrogen and progesterone into the patient’s bloodstream.   There is a concern that high levels of these hormones can cause blood clotting and other cardiac problems, most notably the formation of an embolus (a blood clot) that can cause pulmonary embolisms.  Our lawyers believe that Organon failed to provide proper and full information as to the safety of the NuvaRing to the FDA, which regulates the sale of the NuvaRing.  These types of health risks were known and documented for several years, raising the question: why didn't Organon inform NuvaRing users about these risks?
What Is the Current Status of NuvaRing Lawsuits?
       There are a number of lawsuits pending in this NuvaRing litigation.   The Defendants are Organon USA, Inc., Organon Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., and Organon International, Inc.  NuvaRing plaintiffs’ lawyers are contending that there was (1) failure to warn the public and the medical community of known and potential dangers of the drug in violation of NJPLA; (2) breach of warranty; (3) negligence; (4) consumer fraud; and (5) common law fraud.   Plaintiffs also seek punitive damages which are available in these types of cases in some jurisdictions. 
The NuvaRing lawsuits were consolidated in an MDL (Multidistrict Litigation) on August 22, 2008.  There are also a large number of cases pending in New Jersey state court.  
What Should You Do?
        Our lawyers are investigating serious injury NuvaRing cases for potential settlements and/or lawsuits.   If you think you or someone you love may have suffered an injury from NuvaRing, call one of NuvaRing lawyers at 800-553-8000.  You can also click here to get a free Internet consultation for your NuvaRing case.

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