If you have been injured as a result of taking the drug GranuFlo, you should speak with an attorney who has experience in handling prescription drug injury cases. You may be entitled to compensation from the drug’s manufacturer for your injuries, including your medical expenses, time missed from work, and pain and suffering.
In March 2012 a drug company called Fresenius Medical Care recalled a dialysis drug called GranuFlo. Fresenius is the leading provider of dialysis treatments and products in the U.S. The concern with GranuFlo is that it can be incorrectly administered, which can result in very serious effects on the cardiovascular system. It can cause a high level of bicarbonate in the blood, which can result in cardiac arrests, strokes, and even death.
Unfortunately, Fresenius did not issue the recall for GranuFlo until 2012, although there is evidence that the company was aware of the problem for possibly a year or more before the recall. Internal memos showed that the company was aware of almost 1,000 patients who had cardiac arrests in one year while being treated with GranuFlo.
The FDA issued a Class 1 recall on the drug, which is the most serious type of recall, since it deals with products that can cause serious health risks or death. As a result of the issues with GranuFlo, thousands of patients suffered from strokes, heart attacks, cardiac arrest, low blood pressure, and even death. Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against the company for injuries and wrongful deaths.
If you or a loved one has suffered from health issues while taking GranuFlo, you should speak with an attorney. You may have a right to compensation from the company. Call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles prescription drug recall attorney, at 310-385-0567. I can help. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation.