Mass tort litigation over vision loss linked to bladder pain drug Elmiron
Plaintiff(s):
Individuals alleging vision damage and blindness associated with long-term use of Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium)
Case type / claims:
Mass tort and product liability litigation alleging that Janssen failed to warn consumers and healthcare providers that long-term use of Elmiron, prescribed for interstitial cystitis, may cause pigmentary maculopathy and permanent vision impairment.
Defendant(s):
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jurisdiction:
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Year:
Active
Outcome:
- Settlement phase ongoing; some confidential resolutions have been reached.
