Heparin Probe Focuses On One Contaminant
FDA Suspects Allergic Reactions To Blood Thinner Are Linked To A Heparin-Like Ingredient
Some of Baxter International's recalled blood thinner heparin contained large amounts of a contaminant that might explain hundreds of serious side effects. And the government said Wednesday it's investigating whether what appears to be a fake ingredient got there by accident or by fraud.
The Food and Drug Administration said 19 deaths from allergic-type reactions are now associated with the recalled drug, up from four.
Baxter insisted the contaminant further points suspicion at ingredient suppliers in China, which are under increasing scrutiny after a wave of recalls involving food, drug and toy imports.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/05/health/main3912813.shtml
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I am shocked!!! Medicine is supposed to help us, not kill us!!! And then right away shove the blame over to China!!! Rats!!!!:x
FDA Suspects Allergic Reactions To Blood Thinner Are Linked To A Heparin-Like Ingredient
Some of Baxter International's recalled blood thinner heparin contained large amounts of a contaminant that might explain hundreds of serious side effects. And the government said Wednesday it's investigating whether what appears to be a fake ingredient got there by accident or by fraud.
The Food and Drug Administration said 19 deaths from allergic-type reactions are now associated with the recalled drug, up from four.
Baxter insisted the contaminant further points suspicion at ingredient suppliers in China, which are under increasing scrutiny after a wave of recalls involving food, drug and toy imports.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/05/health/main3912813.shtml
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I am shocked!!! Medicine is supposed to help us, not kill us!!! And then right away shove the blame over to China!!! Rats!!!!:x