Zicam Defective Drug Recall
Matrixx, the manufacturer of Zicam intranasal cold remedies, is issuing a voluntary recall of all Zicam Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, according to this news report. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued an alert warning consumers that these Zicam products were unsafe and unlawfully marketed by Matrixx. FDA officials have received numerous complaints from consumers who say that they have lost their sense of smell as a result of Zicam drug injury.
Matrixx has disagreed with the FDA's assessment that these zinc-containing cold remedies are hazardous to consumers. However, the company has restated that it is conducting this drug recall because it wants to cooperate with the FDA. Matrixx officials also plan on meeting with FDA officials to present "comprehensive scientific and medical data and analyses, demonstrating that these products are safe," the news report states.
Losing one's sense of smell not only destroys an individual's quality of life, but also puts him or her in a potentially dangerous situation if not able to smell smoke or a gas leak. The Zicam drug recall has already sparked numerous complaints and class-action lawsuits across the nation.
If you have lost your sense of smell as a result of using Zicam products, please contact the office of Cherry, Fieger and Marciano LLP to find out how we can help you pursue your legal rights. If you have a Pennsylvania defective product claim, you will require the representation of experienced Philadelphia products liability attorneys at Cherry, Fieger and Marciano LLP to handle all of the complexities involved with this type of case. Please contact our firm today to discuss your defective drug case with a skilled and knowledgeable legal professional.
