Nuva Ring Recalled?

Question

I have heard that it has been recalled anyone know anything

Answer 1

Ive been researching this and no, it wasnt recalled as far as I know.  Although, Im sure you could check the website and find out.  The only negative information I have found is that it may be related to blood clots. Hope I helped!

Answer 2

“Convenience Over Safety”

The NuvaRing is a new contraceptive product that is designed and marketed to relieve a woman of the “inconvenience” and “responsibility” of taking the “pill” on a daily basis. The NuvaRing is about two inches in diameter and inserted into the v****a once a month. The package insert and promotional material presented to patients and healthcare providers indicate that during the three week period following insertion, the product will release a low, steady and consistent dose of hormones that will prevent pregnancy. Similar to the pill, the NuvaRing is a dual hormonal product, i.e., it contains estrogen and progestin, that when released will prevent the ovaries from developing mature eggs. The Lyon Firm is currently evaluating two significant issues related to the defective design and marketing of this product:

whether the type of progestin used raises the risk of blood clots as compared to alternative methods of birth control;

whether the product is able to safely deliver the hormones in a consistent manner over the course of three weeks.

The litigation surrounding the ortho evra patch has discovered the risks associated with the inconsistent delivery of the patch. The NuvaRing by design may be susceptible to the same inconsistent mechanisms of dose delivery and dose response, which are more easily controlled with the pill.

“NuvaRing Warning”

The warning currently states as follows:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION NuvaRing® does not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases. The use of combination oral contraceptives is associated with increased risks of several serious side effects, including blood clots, which may lead to stroke or heart attack. The risk of getting blood clots may be greater with the type of progestin in NuvaRing® than with some other progestins in certain low-dose birth control pills. It is unknown if the risk of blood clots is different with NuvaRing® use than with the use of certain birth control pills. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects; women who use combination hormonal contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. For additional important information, please see NuvaRing® Prescribing Information.

NuvaRing Injuries and Side Effects

If you or a family member or friend have suffered blood clots, pulmonary emboli, heart attack or stroke, while using this product. We would be happy to discuss these issues and review your case.

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