Heart Surgery and Kidney Failure | Trasylol Class Action Suit
Following a Trasylol recall in 2007, Bayer’s heart surgery drug continued to be used during heart surgery even though cheaper and safer alternative drugs were available. Unfortunately, Trasylol was used until as recently as May 2008.In 1993, Trasylol (also referred to as “aprotinin”) received FDA approval for use in certain types of heart surgeries. Until recently, Trasylol was used to reduce the amount of blood a patient loses both during and after a surgery. However, a mounting controversy surrounded the continued use of Trasylol, and in February of 2006, the FDA issued a public health advisory warning physicians to limit use of Trasylol.
Trasylol is an antifibrinolytic drug which helps slow down the breakdown of blood clots and prevent excessive bleeding during open heart surgery. Trasylol came under increased scrutiny following a Canadian study that showed the drug increased the risk for death compared to the generic alternatives.
The Canadian study confirmed the findings of another recent study based on observations at 69 leading cardiac centers around the world was published regarding Bayer’s heart surgery drug Trasylol. Kidney failure, heart failure, and stroke are some of the dangerous side effects linked to Trasylol heart surgery patients according to the study published by Mangano et al. in January 2006 in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Dr. Mangano’s observational study concluded, “Our findings raise serious concerns regarding the safety of an approved drug intended to limit blood loss in at-risk patients undergoing surgery.” Mangano related his opinion regarding the ongoing use of Trasylol, stating “In good conscience, I could not administer (Trasylol) to this group of patients, especially given the availability of safer alternatives.” Trasylol problems continue to be studied and the drug is no longer being used during heart surgery.
If you or a loved one has had open heart surgery and then experienced Trasylol kidney failure, heart failure or stroke, you may be able entitled to compensation. A Trasylol lawsuit attorney can help evaluate your claim. For a free, confidential no-obligation consultation contact us via e-mail or by calling our toll free number 1-888-343-5375.
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Patients and families nationwide have looked at filing a Trasylol lawsuit based on the often fatal side effects of the drug Trasylol. Currently no Trasylol class action suits have been filed by Fields Law Firm and claims are being made individually.
The lawsuits claim that Bayer, the drug’s manufacturer, was negligent in several ways including:
• marketing [...]
