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Heparin® Warning

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a heparin warning on February 11, 2008 regarding the Jan. 17th recall of heparin products from Baxter International. The heparin warning noted that only the following Baxter heparin products were being investigated for possible contamination:

Baxter’s Heparin® Sodium Injection multiple-dose vials —

• 1,000 units/mL concentration, 10 mL and 30 mL vials
• 5,000 units/mL concentration, 10 mL vials
• 10,000 units/mL concentration, 4 mL vials

Anti-Clotting Drug

Heparin® is an anticoagulant (anti-clotting) drug that is widely used across the United States and around the world. It helps prevent blood clotting and may help reduce a patient's existing blood clots. Heparin® is derived from natural sources, including the mucosal lining of the intestines of pigs. The pig intestines used for Baxter heparin are from China.

Adverse Reactions to Heparin®

The FDA had received reports of serious reactions to Baxter heparin given intravenously. The reactions included:

• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Swelling around the mouth
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Breathing difficulties

Patients Affected by the Heparin® Warning

The FDA's heparin warning noted that most of these adverse reactions developed within minutes of the administration of the heparin drug, usually involving multiple-dose vials. Baxter has temporarily halted the manufacture of heparin sodium injection vials while the FDA is investigating the problem, and patients who are undergoing the following may be affected by the recall:

• Hemodialysis for kidney failure
• Cardiovascular surgery
• Photopheresis
• Plasmapheresis
• Treatment for blood clots

If You Have Been Injured by Heparin®

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Heparin®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Heparin® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.