ACCUTANE RECALL! Roche Holding AG, the manufacturer of the acne drug commonly know as Accutane, (isotretinoin) announced on June 26, 2009, that they were recalling the product from the market. More than 5,000 lawsuits have been filed on behalf of victims who have sustained catastrophic injuries caused by the drug. To date more than $30 million dollars has been awarded to victims.

Usage:

Accutane also known by its generic name isotretinoin, was developed by Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. for the treatment of severe cystic (nodular) acne. It has also been sold by other drug companies as Roaccutane, Amnesteem, Claravis and Sotret. Accutane was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1982.

Injuries Caused By Accutane:

Accutane® has been linked to the following serious injuries:

• Ulcerative Colitis
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Crohn's Disease
• Rectal Bleeding
• Abdominal Pain
• Central Nervous System Injuries
• Bone and Muscle Loss
• Cardiovascular Injuries
• Liver and Kidney Damage
• Pancreatitis
• Immune System Disorder
• Lupus
• Hearing and Vision Damage
• Thyroid Disorders
• Suicidal Thoughts & Behavior

Litigation:

More than 5,000 lawsuits have been filed on behalf of victims who have sustained significant injuries as a result of using Accutane. Juries have consistently returned verdicts in favor of victims with the most recent verdicts including one for 12.9 million dollars in damages on behalf of one victim.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of using Accutane, then you may be eligible for compensation. Please use our contact form to learn more about your legal rights associated with Accutane .