Heparin®

Heparin is a prescription injectable blood thinner, primarily used for hemodialysis and cardiac invasive procedures.  Heparin has been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, which has resulted in patient infections. The CDC has confirmed growth of Serratia marcescens from several unopened syringes of the product on January 18, 2008.  On January 25, 2008, Baxter Healthcare Corp. announced the voluntary recall of nine lots of heparin sodium injection 1000 units/ml, 10ml and 30ml multi-dose vials.  We are currently investigating claims on behalf of individuals that suffered a severe allergic reaction, catastrophic permanent injury or death due to receiving contaminated heparin.

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