What is a Heparin Injection?
Heparin is an anticoagulant, sometimes called a blood thinner. However, Heparin does not thin the blood or dissolve clots that have already formed. Instead, Heparin prevents clot formation and stops clots from getting bigger. Heparin helps to treat or prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs, or the heart, and to prevent clotting during open-heart surgery, dialysis, or in very sick patients who stay in bed. These Heparin filled flush syringes that are part of this recall typically are used in hospitals and by outpatients to keep catheters and IV lines open. The recall was prompted by bacterial illnesses in Texas and other states since early November that were linked to the use of the product. Additionally, experts are warning anyone that has used Lot # 070926H pre-filled Heparin flush syringes by Sierra to seek immediate medical attention if they develop a fever or other signs of infection. Any adverse reactions experienced after Heparin therapy should be reported to the FDA’s MedWa
