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On January 17, 2008 Baxter Healthcare began recalling lots of heparin sodium injection 1000 units/mL 10-mL and 30-mL multidose vials due to an increasing number of reports of adverse reactions to the drug.
In 2007 tainted heparin injections are believed to have killed more than 80 Americans and injured hundreds more. The tainted drug was traced to Baxter International’s China plant where over-sulfated chondroitin sulfate (OSCS), a heparin-mimicking contaminant made its way into a number of batches.
Heparin is often used to treat acute deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. When used in low doses it is effective in helping prevent the occurrence of of venous thromboembolism in moderate risk patients.
Heparin in also used to prevent clotting during dialysis and to prevent intravascular coagulation during open heart surgery.
Adverse reactions to heparin may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chest pain, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, headache, general feeling of discomfort, throat swelling,excessive thirst, dizziness and fast heart rate. Some of these reactions may be life threatening.
If you believe you have suffered from tainted heparin, you may want to explore your options including litigation against Baxter Healthcare.
Please note: If you are currently experiencing any adverse reactions to heparin, seek medical help immediately. This website is not a substitute for professional medical or legal advice.
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The Heparin Advisor site is dedicated to providing you with information related to heparin and Baxter heparin recall. Contaminated heparin manufactured by Baxter’s China manufacturing facility has been linked to a number of injuries and possible deaths in the United States and Canada.
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