FDA Widening McNeil Drug Recall Investigation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports of at least 775 cases of adverse side effects from drugs that were recalled by McNeil. According to a Fox News report, these serious side effects included death. FDA officials are investigating seven fatalities since the May 1 recall of a number of children’s medications manufactured by McNeil. But so far, no definite associations have been made. Congress is expected to look further into this investigation.
The recalled drugs were manufactured at the company’s plant in Fort Washington, reports a www.myfoxphilly.com article. Federal officials are saying that the “adverse events” and side effects do seem to be connected to the recall. McNeil is a division of Johnson & Johnson.
All drugs have some side effect or another. However, a defective or contaminated drug can potentially create severe reactions that may lead to fatality. Victims who have been seriously injured as a result of a drug manufacturing defect, design flaw, or inaccurate warning label may be able to receive compensation for their losses. Product liability attorneys in Philadelphia strive to protect consumer rights in defective product or dangerous drug cases.
Monheit is the managing lawyer at Monheit Law, outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has practiced law since 1989. Michael Monheit was the managing attorney of the law offices of Herbert Monheit — now Silverman and Fodera — a firm founded by... Michael Monheit→
