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TAXUS Stent Recall - Drug-Eluting Stent Dangers You Should Know About

Approximately one million Americans receive the Taxus Drug eluting Stent to treat their coronary artery disease each year. Unfortunately, in some cases, the stent is doing more harm than good.

Initially used to prevent a mass of cells from forming near the problem area, the drug-coated stents are now working almost too effectively, causing pieces of metal to stick out and allowing blood clots to form, thus reclogging the area.

According to msnbc.com, "The devices cannot be removed safely or easily. One preventive measure is to keep the patient on the blood-clotting medication Plavix for months or even indefinitely. But that medicine can cause severe bleeding, including a type of deadly stroke, and it costs more than $1,200 a year."

If you or someone you love has been harmed by a Taxus Stent, now is the time to seek help. For additional information about our Taxus Stent lawyers and a free case evaluation, fill out the form below.

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see also:

Boston Scientific Stent Recall Taxus Stent lawsuit - the Taxus Stent has been recalled. Find out how to file a claim.
TAXUS Stents: Recall of Boston Scientific Coronary Stents

Bare Metal Stent Recall Class 1 Recall: Boston Scientific Express2TM (bare metal) Coronary Stent
Taxus Stent Recall: Boston Scientific Class 1 bare metal recall

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