Heparin recalls

The began recalling Heparin in January 2008 amid concerns that contaminated Heparin had entered the US

In March 2008, major recalls of were announced by the due to contamination of the raw stock imported from . The admitted that it had violated its own policies by failing to inspect the American pharmaceutical firm Scientific Protein’s plant in before approving the drug for sale.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration was quoted as stating that at least 395 deaths[1] were believed linked to a raw ingredient imported from the People’s Republic of , and that they had also received 785 reports of serious injuries associated with the drug’s use.

  • Problems with the contaminated heparin included:
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Excessive sweating
  • Rapidly falling blood pressure that led to life-threatening shock

recalls

Since January 2008, there have been 6 major recalls of contaminated .

January 25, 2008Baxter Issues Urgent Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Heparin 1,000 Units/ml 10 and 30ml Multi-Dose Vials

February 28, 2008Baxter to Proceed with Recall of Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products

March 20, 2008American Health Packaging Announces a Recall of Approximately 1,400 Units of Heparin Sodium Vial Products as Part of Broader Baxter Recall

March 21, 2008B. Braun’s Supplier Recall of Heparin API Prompts Voluntary Recall of Heparin Solutions

March 28, 2008Covidien Initiates Voluntary Recall of Pre-Filled Syringes Containing Heparin

May 7, 2008Medtronic Initiates Voluntary Field Actions for Selected Heparin-Coated Products Used During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Do you have a claim?

If you or your loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of contaminated , you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.

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