The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is responsible for pre-market testing of medication and medical devices. However, they rely on doctors and consumers to report about adverse drug side effects and complications with  unsafe products to determine whether a recall should be necessary.

People are encouraged to report their case to the FDA if they have experience any problems. For example, women began reporting complications with vaginal mesh, a synthetic medical device used in surgical procedures, which prompted the FDA to investigate the product further. The FDA has sense updated vaginal mesh from a class II to  Class III medical device, which requires more pre-market testing before it is safe for consumer groups.

Chantix, a popular aid to help people quit smoking has also been linked to increased risk of suicide or suicidal thoughts, which the FDA became aware of after people reported their case to the FDA.

If you have experienced painful or adverse side effects from medication, report it to the FDA. If you feel you are entitled to additional compensation, contact a LegalView attorney today for a FREE case consultation.

Tags: Chantix, FDA, Vaginal Mesh

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