B. Braun Heparin Recall

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Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL), B. Braun’s supplier, recently Heparin Sodium USP active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm is currently accepting Heparin induced side effects claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has received a Heparin injection and now suffer from a severe side effect, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at 866-920-0753.

What is the problem with Heparin?

On March 21, 2008, B. Braun began recall the lots of heparin due to a notification received from the supplier, Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL), disclosing that one lot of Heparin Sodium, USP Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient acquired by B. Braun Medical Inc. has a heparin-like contaminant. To date, B. Braun Medical Inc. has not received any adverse event reports related to this issue. The FDA has received adverse event reports from patients who have received Heparin injectable product of other companies containing the same contaminant.

Side Effects of Heparin

There are a variety of side effects associated with these contaminated syringes:

• Anaphylactic-like reactions
• Low blood pressure
• Shortness of breath
  
• Nausea
  
• Vomiting
  
• Diarrhea
  
• Abdominal pain
  

Do I Have a B. Braun Heparin Syringe Recall Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting B. Braun Heparin induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Heparin, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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