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Heparin
In Wake of Baxter Heparin Recall, Overdose Fears Grow
May 15, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
The recent heparin safety problems have spawned even more concerns about the drug. Baxter International's decision to suspend heparin...
Politics Take Precedent in Heparin Probe
May 14, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Tainted heparin has killed at least 81 people in the US, and sickened scores more here and in Germany. Yet, the heparin investigation is being...
HHS Head Insists Chinese Heparin is Safe
May 13, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Heparin imported from China is now safe - at least that is what Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt is claiming. Heparin...
Atrium Recalls Heparin-Coated Hydraglide Catheters Amid Contamination Concerns
May 12, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Another medical device maker is recalling a heparin-coated product amid fears that the drug could be contaminated. Earlier today, Atrium...
FDA Issues Another Heparin Warning, Faces More Backlash in Congress
May 12, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Some medical facilities still have recalled heparin in their inventories, prompting the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to issue yet another...
Medical Devices Made with Tainted Heparin Recalled by Medtronic
May 8, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Medtronic Inc. is recalling some medical devices because they may be coated with tainted heparin, a drug linked to 81 deaths in the US. The...
Chinese Still Deny Role in Heparin Problems, Say Baxter is Blocking Investigation
May 6, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration has alleged that Baxter International has refused to cooperate with its investigation into tainted...
FDA Planning Hiring Blitz
May 1, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
The beleaguered Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is planning on filling over 1,300 positions by the end of September, triple the amount hired by...
Heparin Contaminated on Purpose, Congress Told
Apr 30, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Tainted heparin that has killed 81 people in the U.S. may have been intentionally contaminated, witnesses appearing before a congressional committee...
Heparin Hearing to Feature Baxter CEO
Apr 28, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A congressional hearing into tainted heparin that begins tomorrow will feature testimony from the Chief Executive Officer of Baxter...
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