Trasylol (aprontinin) has been linked to thousands of deaths from kidney or renal failure following heart surgery. As reported by 60 Minutes on February 17, 2008,a renowned researcher calculates that 22,000 patients could have been saved if the Food and Drug Administration removed the heart surgery drug Trasylol two years ago, when his study revealed widespread death associated with it.It has been alleged by many that the drug’s maker, Bayer, failed to tell the FDA about negative results of their own Trasylol study and that the company’s failure placed profits before patients.

Lawsuits are currently being filed for individuals who have received an injection prior to heart surgery, and within two weeks of the injection suffered:

* kidney failure

* stroke

* heart attack

* death

Usage:

Trasylol was approved by the FDA in 1993 and prior to its withdrawal from the market, was used to control bleeding in open-heart surgeries. Trasylol was indicated for prophylactic use to reduce peri-operative blood loss and the need for blood transfusion in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass in the course of open-heart surgical procedures. Trasylol is a broad-spectrum protease inhibitor, which modulates the systemic inflammatory response associated with cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The effects of Trasylol use in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery involve a reduction in inflammatory response, which translates into a decreased need for blood transfusions. As many as 1/3 of all patients who underwent heart surgery were given Trasylol.

Litigation:

Cases have been brought against the manufacturer of Bayer who have been alleged to have concealed studies from the FDA confirming the dangers now known about Trasylol. If you or a loved one suffered kidney failure, renal failure, a heart attack or stroke following heart surgery you may be eligible for compensation. Even if you are unaware of what injection was given, we can review the circumstances surrounding your treatment and obtain medical records to determine if you received a Trasylol injection. Our lawyers are investigating claims and filing lawsuits for individuals who reside in every state across the country. Please fill out the form to the right and your submission will be forwarded to an experienced DrugSettlement.com attorney or representative who will contact you for a free and confidential evaluation.