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Friday, March 26, 2010
What Are the Different Classes of Drug Recalls?
A "recalled drug" is any prescription or over-the-counter medication that has been removed from the market. The recall may be voluntarily issued by the drug manufacturing company, or required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA is responsible for making sure that foods, drugs and medical devices are safe for public use. When it has been proven that a medication has severe adverse side effects and the drug has not been recalled by the drug manufacturer, the FDA will issue a massive recall.
The caring and aggressive defective drug lawyers at Schlichter, Bogard & Denton know how difficult it is to deal with the adverse side effects of a dangerous drug. Our aggressive attorneys can get you the money you deserve.
Categories of Drug Recalls
A drug recall may fall into one of several categories:
- Class I Recall: These are issued when there is a reasonable probability that the use or exposure to a given product will cause severe adverse health consequences or death.
- Class II Recall: This recall is issued when the use or exposure to a product or drug can cause temporary or medically-reversible adverse health consequences. This is also issued when there is a moderate probability of serious adverse health effects.
- Class III Recall: This recall is issued when a product violates FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations but is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
If you your or a loved one has suffered because of a dangerous drug or is taking a medication that has been recalled, please contact the experienced defective drug attorneys at Schlichter, Bogard & Denton. Our firm serves clients nationwide.
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