Neocate Formula

Has your child experienced bone fractures or rickets due to low phosphate levels after taking Neocate Formula? If so, it may be in your best interest to consult a Neocate Formula lawyer from The Higgins Firm.

A 2017 Yale University study has discovered a link between children and infants who have taken Neocate Formula as a food replacement, and suffered from hypophosphatemia (low phosphate levels). This deficiency has been associated with:

• Broken bones
• Bone fractures
• Rickets
• Skeletal deformities and bone development issues
• Muscle weakness
• Excessive pain

The study observed 51 children whose primary (or only) food source was Neocate. It found that all of the children had low phosphate levels and 94% had rickets or broken bones. Most children improved after a taking supplemental phosphate or switching formulas. Neocate is given to children who are unable to consume dairy or soy products. A large number of these children also suffer from disabilities; such as, cerebral palsy, GERD, and short bowel syndrome. The researchers of the study have advised parents of children who consume Neocate to carefully monitor their mineral levels, and to discuss these concerns with a primary care physician. The makers of Neocate Formula, Nutricia, have advised something similar and are investigating the matter.

If your child has been injured because of low phosphate levels after consuming Neocate Formula, you should speak with a Neocate Formula lawyer to understand your legal options.

Hypophosphatemia is a serious health condition marked by low phosphate levels. This can result in:

• Breathing problems
• Muscle weakness
• Weight gain or loss
• Fragile bones
• Broken or fractured bones
• Muscular and skeletal problems

Rickets causes weak and soft bones in infants and children. Symptoms of rickets may include:

• Delayed growth
• Leg, pelvis, and/or spinal pain
• Muscle weakness
• Skeletal deformities

Although a lack of vitamin D is the predominant cause of rickets, hypophosphatemia can also cause the disorder. It can take a child several months to recover from rickets. Surgery may be required to correct certain issues, and some of the symptoms can cause permanent problems, including bone deformities.

An experienced personal injury lawyer from The Higgins Firm can review your case to determine whether or not you may file a lawsuit against the maker of Neocate, Nutricia. In general, these lawsuits allege a manufacturing and/or marketing defect which refers to a failure to warn of a side effect. With regards to Neocate Formula, our law firms believes Nutricia failed to warn doctors and patients about the risk of developing dangerously low phosphate levels and rickets.

If you believe your child was harmed by Neocate, it is prudent to contact a Neocate lawyer in Tennessee as soon as possible. You may be able to receive monetary compensation to cover losses including medical expenses, pain, and suffering.

To speak with a Neocate Formula lawyer, call The Higgins Firm at 1.800.705.2121.

What are the Side Effects Linked to Using Neocate?

Neocate has been marketed as a whole nutrition for babies and children who are unable to consume dairy products, have certain allergies, or suffer from select medical conditions. It has been discovered that Neocate Formula does not have enough phosphorus. When a child or baby is depending on Neocate for their nutrition, they can develop a phosphorus deficiency. The side effects may include deformities of the skeleton, fragile bones, broken bones, sprains, and rickets.

How Much Does It Cost for a Neocate Lawyer to Review My Case?

At The Higgins Firm, we review potential Neocate formula cases free of charge and without any further obligations from you. Please call us or use the form on our site to schedule a consultation now.

Will the Neocate Cases be Converted Into a Class Action Lawsuit?

Right now, the Neocate lawsuits will be consolidated as Multidistrict Litigations claims rather than a class action lawsuit.

Is There a Deadline to File a Neocate Baby Formula Lawsuit in Tennessee?

Yes, there are statute of limitations to filing a baby formula case in Tennessee. To find out what limits apply to your own case, please call The Higgins Firm.