Heparin Pulled From Market After News of Widespread Allergic Reactions and 4 Deaths

BREAKING NEWS, February 28, 2008--Baxter International recalled most of its heparin blood-thinning products after they were linked to severe allergic reactions in patients, according to a report in USA Today.

Heparin products have been linked to four deaths and more than 400 reports of severe allergic reactions, the FDA said in January.

The FDA admitted it didn't inspect a Chinese plant that supplies the active ingredient for Baxter's heparin before approving it because the agency mixed up the plant's name with a different company.

An ingredient in heparin comes from the lining of pigs' intestines and is shipped mainly from China.

According to the USA Today report, the FDA has completed their initial investigation in China, finding gross deficiencies in steps taken to remove impurities from the raw form of heparin, as well as problems related to waste material flow and manufacturing conditions.

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