Sierra Heparin Syringe Recall Lawsuit

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.

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.

FDA Video: Recall of Heparin and Saline Flush Syringes

Below is an excellent video published by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which warns of Serratia marcescens infections among users of Sierra Pre-filled and B. Braun Heparin syringes.

Read the Full Transcript: Recall of Heparin and Saline Flush Syringes

Side Effects Associated With The Sierra Heparin Syringe

There are a number of serious 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.

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.