Contaminated Heparin connected with potentially fatal side effects
The FDA announced that Baxter International's popular blood thinning drug Heparin was contaminated with oversulfated chondroitin sulfate. Hundreds of adverse reactions have been reported in connection with the contaminated Heparin products. At least 19 people have died as a result.
Adverse reactions include refractory hypotension leading to organ damage, organ failure, shock, and death. Baxter began recalling Heparin products in January 2008 and by February 2008 had expanded the recall to include most Heparin products.
More information on the Heparin recall, including options for persons injured by the contaminated drug can be found on our Medical Injury Lawyer website.
