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Ortho Evra, a patch worn on the skin to prevent pregnancy, is being used by millions of women in the United States. In fact, approximately 4 million women have used the patch since it was put on the market in 2002. Ortho Evra is manufactured by Ortho McNeil (a subsidairy of Johnson & Johnson) and contains both estrogen and progestin. The patch is worn on the skin for one week at a time for three consecutive weeks, with the fourth week being "patch-free." Recently, the FDA disclosed that excessive levels of estrogen delivered by the birth control patch can cause serious injuries and even death.

According to the FDA, women who used the patch are exposed to 60% more estrogen than those who are taking a more conventional birth control pill. This significantly increases their risk of a serious adverse event. Specifically, there have been reports of life-threatening blood clots, fatal heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolisms, and other serious problems among Ortho Evra users. A February study showed the patch doubled clot risk compared with the pill. In November 2005, the FDA required that Ortho McNeil change the label for Ortho Evra to include information about the higher levels of estrogen.

Johnson & Johnson has indicated that it wants to review medical fact sheets and records on Ortho Evra victims so their claims can be properly evaluated. J & J has indicated it would look at patch users who were hospitalized after strokes and clots in the legs or lungs. If you, a family member, or someone you know has experienced severe injuries that may have been caused by Ortho Evra, please immediately contact the Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen.

If you have been injured by Ortho Evra, contact our experienced Birth Control Patch Attorneys at the Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen for a free consultation. Please complete the below client inquiry and send to us. We promise to respond within 24 hours.

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