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Did Contamination of Heparin Blood Thinner Occur in US 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. The FDA also wants an answer to whether the contamination occurred here in the States--or in China, where the drug is manufactured. Some say the plants in China operate under loose regulations; this has prompted concern about whether supplies are sanitary.

Most recently in its investigation, FDA officials said the as-yet unidentified contaminant was detected only through sophisticated testing not generally done by manufacturers or their suppliers.

If you have experienced a serious reaction after being administered Heparin, our attorneys may be able to assist you. Please complete the form below for a free legal evaluation. We will be in touch shortly.

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see also:

Heparin Cases FDA: Tainted Heparin Spreads to Eleven Countries--Lawyers Review Cases
Heparin cases grow as product causes illness worldwide--Legal Info

Heparin Lawsuits Japanese Firms Recall Heparin as Lawsuits Mount in the United States
Lawsuits Mount as People Come Forward with Heparin Related Injuries

Heparin News, 2.28.07 Breaking News: Baxter Recalls Most Heparin Products After 4 Die
Heparin Pulled From Market After News of Illness--Free Lawsuit Info

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