Did Contamination of Heparin Blood Thinner Occur in U.S. or China?
Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. is now reviewing claims of those who have been harmed by Heparin. Get a free legal review of your case when you complete the form below. The recalled blood thinner Heparin, which is made with ingredients from China, seems to have been contaminated by a counterfeit ingredient. This revelation has now become the focus of an investigation into as many as 19 U.S. deaths and nearly 800 serious drug reactions, reported the Los Angeles Times on March 6, 2008. Heparin is a generic medication often given to dialysis patients and people undergoing heart surgery to prevent blood clots. The manufacturer, Illinois-based Baxter Healthcare Corp., issued recalls last month after it noticed an unusual increase in reports of severe side effects. The Food and Drug Administration has centered its investigation on serious questions, including whether the blood thinner was deliberately contaminated or whether there was some error that occurred in processing to taint the ingredients. T
