Sierra Heparin Syringe Recall

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AM2 PAT, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of Sierra Pre-filled, or B. Braun Heparin syringes. The Heparin syringe has been found contaminated with Serratia marcescens, which can cause life-threatening side effects or death.

If you or a loved one have been administered a Heparin syringe contaminated with Serratia marcescens and since suffered an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

What’s the problem?

AM2 PAT, Inc., in association with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two separate product recalls related to the Sierra Pre-filled, or B. Braun Heparin syringe.

On January 25, 2008, the FDA announced a nationwide recall of all lots of heparin and saline pre-filled flush syringes manufactured by AM2 PAT, Inc., of Angier, N.C. Two lots were found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that can cause serious injury or death.

Link: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01785.html

On December 20, 2007, AM2 PAT, Inc. initiated a nationwide recall of one lot of Pre-Filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP (5 mL in 12 mL Syringes), Lot # 070926H. The heparin IV flush syringes were found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, which have resulted in patient infections. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) confirmed growth of Serratia marcescens from several unopened syringes of this product.

Link: http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/am2pat12_07.html

Side Effects Associated with Sierra Heparin Syringe’s

There are a number of serious, life-threatening side effects associated with the contaminated Heparin syringes. The use of the syringes could cause Serratia related:

• Sepsis
  
• Infection
  
• Fever
  
• Nausea
  
• Chills
  
• Vomiting
  
• Death

Do I have a Heparin Syringe Recall Lawsuit?

The Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Heparin Recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Heparin cases in all 50 states.

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Heparin Syringe Recall News (National)

Medscape Alerts Index - Medscape News Recalls & Warnings Enoxaparin Now Affected by Heparin Contaminant Some countries have recalled affected batches, although no increase in adverse reactions has been seen. April 2008 Recalls & Warnings FDA Investigates Link Between Transplant Drugs and ... 5 Patients Sue Over Tainted Syringes - Forbes Five people filed a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturer of a batch of pre-filled syringes that were contaminated with bacteria, claiming they became seriously ill and were hospitalized. In December, doctors traced numerous infections to heparin ... 5 more patients sue manufacturer of tainted syringes in Chicago - WLS CHICAGO -- Five more patients filed a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturer of a batch of pre-filled syringes that were contaminated with bacteria, claiming they became seriously ill and were hospitalized. In December, doctors traced numerous ... Texans Urged To Heed Syringe Recall - eMaxHealth.com Texas Department of State Health Services is urging Texans to heed a recent national recall of certain heparin flush syringes made by Sierra Pre-Filled Inc., a North Carolina company. The recalled syringes contain ?Heparin Lock Flush Solution USP ...