Lawsuit Filed Against Ortho Evra Maker
POSTED: 4:25 pm EST November 2,
2006
UPDATED: 5:29 pm EST November 2,
2006
WASHINGTON -- Another lawsuit has been filed against the maker of the birth control patch Ortho Evra.The lawsuit claims 43 women developed blood clots and other health problems since taking the prescription contraceptive. The suit also claims a Maryland woman died from blood clots after wearing the patch.Similar lawsuits have been filed on behalf of 400 women nationwide.
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