Heparin Lawyer in Missouri ~ Recall by FDA
Heparin Sodium Injections ~ <David Payne Law
On February 11, 2008 the FDA announced that the Baxter Healthcare Corporation would be temporarily stopping the manufacturing of multiple-dose vials of Heparin Sodium Injections due to patients who reported serious allergic reactions and hypotension after being administered the large dose injection. To date, the FDA reports 149 Heparin-related deaths in the U.S., alone.
What exactly are Heparin Sodium Injections?
Heparin sodium is a blood thinner. It is commonly administered to patients who are undergoing kidney dialysis, specific types of cardiac surgery, and treatment and/or prevention of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, or other serious medical conditions.There have been numerous side effects from the large does of Heparin. However when Heparin is administered in smaller doses the same/similar side effects have not been reported. The injections are generally in high doses of 5,000-50,000 units.
Baxter Heparin Sodium Injection Side Effects: 
As of December 2007 patients started reporting dangerous side effects after receiving the large dose treatment of Baxter Heparin.
January 17, 2008: Baxter Healthcare did a voluntary recall of several of its vials of the 10mL lots and 30mL lots due the unforeseen and unwarned of side effects.
The current issue for the halt of production is from serious reactions including:
-difficulty breathing
-nausea
-vomiting
-excessive sweating
-rapidly falling blood pressure, which may lead to life threatening shock
If you or a loved one have experienced Heparin Sodium Injection side effects you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Heparin Lawyer David Payne today for a free, fast and confidential case evaluation.
