Drugs are recalled when they are found to be defective or if they pose a risk to health. When a drug violates FDA law, the manufacturer must remove the product from the place where it is used or sold or they must correct the product. The FDA classifies recalls into three buckets:

Class I: A situation where there is a reasonable chance that a product will cause serious health problems or death.

Class II: A situation where a product may cause a temporary or reversible health problem or where there is a slight chance that it will cause serious health problems or death.

Class III: A situation where a product is not likely to cause any health problem, injury or medical error.

Certain drugs may be unsafe for your use if:

• You were prescribed a drug that was unsafe for you to use
• You were given the wrong medication through a doctor's negligence
• The drug was mislabeled
• The drug was contaminated by bacteria
• The drug causes side effects that aren’t known to the FDA
• These instances can occur in during a medical procedure, after surgical procedures or following anesthesia errors

With so many adverse reactions listed on the packaging, it can be difficult to decipher if you have a case on your hands. We can help.

Connect with a Muller Brazil trial lawyer if:

• You’ve experienced health complications since you started taking the drug
• The drug caused a side effect or reaction that wasn't listed on the package.
• Your injury is so severe that you can’t work
• Other adverse reactions

The FDA keeps an up-to-date database of drug recalls. This database can be used as a quick reference point but should not constitute legal advice. If you or a family member been injured by a drug, it’s critical to connect with a personal injury lawyer at Muller Brazil today. Even if your drug isn’t on the FDA’s recall list, we must notify the manufacturer and your care team and begin the process of building your medical malpractice claim to get you compensated for your injury.