Fresenius Medical Group is the manufacturer of GranuFlo, a bicarbonate mixture used in conjunction with dialysate for those undergoing dialysis. It is used in thousands of dialysis centers across America and is considered to be a safe and effective product at helping neutralize the acid that builds up during dialysis. However, the FDA have recently recalled the product after finding out that GranuFlo comes with a number of serious health risks including increased risk of cardiac arrest, heart attack and fatality.
Fresenius GranuFlo Lawsuit – A Violation of Your Legal Rights
Patients have the legal right to be informed of all the complications and side effects of a product. That way they are able to make an informed decision about whether or not the product is for them. However, Fresenius Medical Group deliberately withheld information from doctors and patients in order to sell more of their product. It was only after an anonymous leak to that the FDA learned about the health risks and that Fresenius Medical Group was well aware but kept the information secret.
Fresenius Medical Group performed studies of the side effects of GranuFlo in 2010 and found that the risk of heart attack and cardiac arrest was six times higher than expected. However, they kept the study under wraps and failed to mention it to anyone apart from their own team of doctors. Because of this, patients that have been impacted by a GranuFlo side effect have the legal right to file a Fresenius GranuFlo lawsuit and claim compensation for their damages and suffering.
GranuFlo Heart Attacks
If you have lost a loved one due to a fatal heart attack or other GranuFlo side effect, then now is the time to act. Lawyers are currently reviewing cases and filing Fresenius GranuFlo lawsuits. Compensation cannot stop the pain that you feel but it can provide you with some answers and some closure on to the whole tragedy.
If you have experienced a stroke, heart attack or cardiac arrest and have been taking GranuFlo during your dialysis treatment, then you could also be eligible for compensation. The first step is to contact a GranuFlo lawyer to learn about your legal rights.
Contact a GranuFlo Lawyer Today
Filing a Fresenius GranuFlo lawsuit may seem impossible at first; after all, Fresenius Medical Group is a large corporation. However, you never know unless you first speak with a lawyer. We will handle all the complications and claims to ensure that you are fairly compensated. Filing a claim is completely free and there is nothing to pay unless you win. Furthermore, filing a claim can help you gain closure on the incident and ensure that this doesn’t happen to others down the road. It is your legal right to be informed about the dangers of any medical product. This right was violated. Please contact our 24 hour hotline at 1-800-732-3070 or fill in a form on the side of this page.