Heparin

Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Law Firm

Baxter Heparin is a blood thinner manufactured by Baxter International, and supplies the U.S. with approximately half of all blood thinners. Baxter Heparin is predominately used in surgery, dialysis, and to reduce blood clots. However, in January of 2008 9 lots of the 1000/unit ml product were recalled. Apparently the manufacturer had over 100 complaints that the drug caused severe allergic reactions in those who had been administered the drug. After the recall was released, Baxter International stated that they were going to omit from producing the product until all of the details concerning the reaction could be confirmed.

Consequently in February of that same year the FDA issued a public health advisory warning to all medical professionals and institutions to not use Baxter Heparin. Since February of 2008, the FDA has received over 300 complaints about Baxter Heparin and the associated symptoms seen from using the product. It has also been reported that there have been 4 deaths associated to being administered the Baxter Heparin product. Finally on February 29^th, 2008 the FDA recalled Baxter Heparin and issued that all products be removed from the market.

The side effects associated with being administered the tampered Baxter Heparin product include severe allergic reactions, death, hypotension, nausea, decreased blood pressure, as well as loss of consciousness. If you or a loved one has taken the recalled product unknowingly and suffered the consequences contact Napoli Bern Ripka, LLP as soon as possible. We have the knowledge and experience in dealing with large pharmaceutical companies who try to drown your case with a tremendous amount of paper work and other related work. However, we know how to deal with these types of cases and are able to provide you with the most efficient and clear support possible.

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