What is Xeljanz?
Xeljanz is Pfizer’s brand name for a drug known as tofacitinib citrate. Xeljanz was approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis (“RA”) in 2012, psoriatric arthritis in 2017, and ulcerative colitis in 2018. Xeljanz is a janus kinase 1 and 3 (“JAK”) inhibitor, which blocks enzymes that can cause inflammatory reactions. Because Xeljanz inhibits the immune system in order to treat patients, it carries a disclosed risk of serious conditions due to infections or related cancers. Based upon safety concerns, Xeljanz has not been approved for sale in the European Union.
Unfortunately, the United States Federal Drug Administration (“FDA”) has found that: “[A]n increased risk of blood clots in the lungs and death when a 10 mg twice daily dose of tofacitinib (Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR) was used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). FDA has not approved this 10 mg twice daily dose for RA; this dose is only approved in the dosing regimen for patients with ulcerative colitis.”
Do I Have a Claim? What are Xeljanz Side-Effects?
If you or a loved one have taken 10 mg of Xeljanz twice a day to treat rheumatoid arthritis (“RA”) and suffered any of the following serious injuries or side-effects:
- Pulmonary embolism (“PE”)
- Pulmonary thrombosis (“PT”)
- Deep vein thrombosis (“DVT”)
You may have a potential claim for compensation against the makers of Xeljanz.
Our Xeljanz lawyers are experienced in MDL litigation cases and in negotiating with pharmaceutical settlement representatives. Contact us, free of charge, if you have any questions.
Are You Impacted by the Potential Xeljanz Lawsuits? You May Be Entitled to Compensation.
While it is still very early and a significant amount of Xeljanz lawsuits have not yet been filed, if you or a loved one have taken Xeljanz and suffered an injury, it is strongly recommended that you seek counsel with our Xeljanz attorneys, who are experienced in Xeljanz claims and injuries.
Earlier this year the FDA warned: “Patients should not stop or change your dose of tofacitinib without first talking to your health care professional, as doing so may worsen your condition. Patients taking tofacitinib should seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms of a blood clot in your lungs or other unusual symptoms such as:
- Sudden shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chest pain or pain in your back
- Coughing up blood
- Excessive sweating
- Clammy or bluish colored skin”
Stark & Stark attorneys are actively seeking NJ Xeljanz settlements and filing Xeljanz lawsuits against drug makers on behalf of patients injured by these potentially defective drugs. If you believe you have taken Xeljanz and suffered a blood clot injury, the Xeljanz attorneys at Stark & Stark can help you assess your potential claims.
Contact our New Jersey Xeljanz Lawyers to Assess Your Claim.
Stark & Stark is committed to holding drug and medical device manufacturers liable when their products improperly endanger the public. If you or a member of your family has suffered injuries from taking Xeljanz, you may be entitled to compensation through the litigation process or via settlement.
Please contact Stark & Stark to speak with one of the Xeljanz attorneys, free of charge, who can help assess any claims that you may have and to help you understand the Xeljanz settlement and lawsuit process. We specialize in Xeljanz settlements, allow us to help you today.
How can Stark & Stark Help You?
We are not a marketing group. Stark & Stark is a law firm comprised of experienced trial lawyers. Stark & Stark is a national law firm pursuing thousands of cases throughout the country. We have been in business for over 80 years and have over 100 attorneys in offices located throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York.
Our Xeljanz drug claims lawyers are experienced in litigating and in negotiating with medical device and pharmaceutical settlement representatives. Let us help you.
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- Bergen County (Hackensack)
- Burlington County (Mount Holly)
- Camden County (Camden)
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey (Camden)
- Cape May County (Middle Township)
- Cumberland County (Bridgeton)
- Essex County (Newark)
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey (Newark)
- Gloucester County (Woodbury)
- Hudson County (Jersey City)
- Hunterdon County (Flemington)
- Mercer County (Trenton)
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey (Trenton)
- Middlesex County (New Brunswick)
- Monmouth County (Freehold)
- Morris County (Morristown)
- Ocean County (Toms River)
- Passaic County (Paterson)
- Salem County (Salem)
- Somerset County (Somerville)
- Sussex County (Newton)
- Union County (Elizabeth)
- Warren County (Belvidere)
Here is a list of New Jersey hospitals that may have performed the hernia mesh surgery, however this list is not all-inclusive.
Hospital |
City |
State |
Atlantic Health System – Mountainside Hospital |
Montclair |
NJ |
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center |
Atlantic City |
NJ |
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center – Mainland Division |
Pomona |
NJ |
Bayshore Community Hospital |
Holmdel |
NJ |
Cape Regional Medical Center |
Cape May Court House |
NJ |
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell |
Pennington |
NJ |
Capital Health System – Fuld |
Trenton |
NJ |
Carepoint Health – Bayonne Medical Center |
Bayonne |
NJ |
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital |
Jersey City |
NJ |
Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center |
Hoboken |
NJ |
Centrastate Medical Center |
Freehold |
NJ |
Chilton Memorial Hospital |
Pompton Plains |
NJ |
Clara Maass Medical Center |
Belleville |
NJ |
Columbus Hospital |
Newark |
NJ |
Community Medical Center |
Toms River |
NJ |
East Orange General Hospital |
East Orange |
NJ |
Englewood Hospital And Medical Center |
Englewood |
NJ |
Hackensack University Medical Center |
Hackensack |
NJ |
Hackensack-Umc At Pascack Valley |
Westwood |
NJ |
Hackensack-Umc Mountainside |
Montclair |
NJ |
Hackettstown Regional Medical Center |
Hackettstown |
NJ |
Holy Name Hospital |
Teaneck |
NJ |
Hudson Surgical Center |
Kearny |
NJ |
Hunterdon Medical Center |
Flemington |
NJ |
Inspira Health Center Bridgeton |
Bridgeton |
NJ |
Inspira Medical Center – Elmer |
Elmer |
NJ |
Inspira Medical Center Vineland |
Vineland |
NJ |
Inspira Medical Center Woodbury |
Woodbury |
NJ |
Jersey City Medical Center |
Jersey City |
NJ |
Jersey Shore Medical Center |
Neptune |
NJ |
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Medical Center |
Edison |
NJ |
Kennedy Memorial Hospital – Stratford |
Stratford |
NJ |
Kennedy Memorial Hospital – University Medical Center Cherry Hill |
Cherry Hill |
NJ |
Kennedy Memorial Hospital – Washington Township |
Turnersville |
NJ |
Kindred Hospital – New Jersey – Morris County |
Dover |
NJ |
Kindred Hospital New Jersey At Wayne Hospital |
Wayne |
NJ |
Lourdes Medical Center Of Burlington County |
Willingboro |
NJ |
Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center |
Secaucus |
NJ |
Memorial Hospital Of Salem County |
Salem |
NJ |
Monmouth Medical Center |
Long Branch |
NJ |
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus |
Lakewood |
NJ |
Morristown Memorial Hospital |
Morristown |
NJ |
New Jersey State Prison Hospital |
Trenton |
NJ |
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center |
Newark |
NJ |
Newton Memorial Hospital |
Newton |
NJ |
Ocean Medical Center |
Brick |
NJ |
Our Lady Of Lourdes Medical Center |
Camden |
NJ |
Overlook Hospital |
Summit |
NJ |
Overlook Medical Center |
Union |
NJ |
Palisades Medical Center |
North Bergen |
NJ |
Raritan Bay Medical Center – Old Bridge |
Old Bridge |
NJ |
Raritan Bay Medical Center – Perth Amboy |
Perth Amboy |
NJ |
Riverview Medical Center |
Red Bank |
NJ |
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital |
New Brunswick |
NJ |
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Hamilton |
Hamilton Square |
NJ |
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway |
Rahway |
NJ |
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset |
Somerville |
NJ |
Saint Barnabas Medical Center |
Livingston |
NJ |
Saint Clares Hospital – Denville |
Denville |
NJ |
Saint Clares Hospital – Dover Campus |
Dover |
NJ |
Saint Clares Hospital – Sussex Campus |
Sussex |
NJ |
Saint Francis Medical Center |
Trenton |
NJ |
Saint Josephs Regional Medical Center |
Paterson |
NJ |
Saint Josephs Wayne Hospital |
Wayne |
NJ |
Saint Marys Hospital – Passaic |
Passaic |
NJ |
Saint Michaels Medical Center |
Newark |
NJ |
Saint Peters University Hospital |
New Brunswick |
NJ |
Shore Medical Center |
Somers Point |
NJ |
Shore Memorial Hospital |
Somers Point |
NJ |
Somerset Medical Center |
Somerville |
NJ |
South Jersey Health Care Center |
Camden |
NJ |
Southern Ocean County Hospital |
Manahawkin |
NJ |
St. Luke’S Hospital – Warren Campus |
Phillipsburg |
NJ |
St. Mary’S General Hospital |
Passaic |
NJ |
The Cooper University Hospital |
Camden |
NJ |
The University Hospital |
Newark |
NJ |
Trinitas Hospital – New Point Campus |
Elizabeth |
NJ |
Trinitas Regional Medical Center |
Elizabeth |
NJ |
Univ Medical Center Of Princeton At Plainsboro |
Plainsboro |
NJ |
University Medical Center At Princeton |
Princeton |
NJ |
Valley Hospital |
Ridgewood |
NJ |
Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System East – Orange Campus |
East Orange |
NJ |
Veterans Affairs New Jersey Healthcare System – Lyons Facility |
Lyons |
NJ |
Virtua Memorial Hospital Of Burlington County |
Mount Holly |
NJ |
Virtua West Jersey Hospital – Berlin |
Berlin |
NJ |
Virtua West Jersey Hospital – Camden |
Camden |
NJ |
Virtua West Jersey Hospital – Marlton |
Marlton |
NJ |
Virtua West Jersey Hospital – Voorhees |
Voorhees |
NJ |
William B Kessler Memorial Hospital |
Hammonton |
NJ |