http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/ Saiontz & Kirk personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:43:40 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-102842 sandra Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:35:28 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-102842 My Mom is going tho hell from a heparin side affect ........ HELP what do i do ?????? I dont want to lose her but now it shut her kidneys down so she is on dialysis and they want me to take her off of it ...bc her blood pressure and her heart rate is getting bad ..... HELP she was a healthy 72 year old who 1st went in for a UTI and then 3 wks later when baack in w bllod clots in legs lose one leg already .... and going down hill .... My Mom is going tho hell from a heparin side affect …….. HELP what do i do ?????? I dont want to lose her but now it shut her kidneys down so she is on dialysis and they want me to take her off of it …bc her blood pressure and her heart rate is getting bad ….. HELP she was a healthy 72 year old who 1st went in for a UTI and then 3 wks later when baack in w bllod clots in legs lose one leg already …. and going down hill ….

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-81713 mark Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:32:17 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-81713 my wife was given 10000 units heparin and she had all the side affects.two days later she past away. my wife was given 10000 units heparin and she had all the side affects.two days later she past away.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-73051 Rosa Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:58:46 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-73051 My dad was a healthy 75 year old man, who was never hospitalized nor had any type of procedures done in his life. We were told that he needed a double valve replacement so surgery took place in June 2007. The surgeon indicated that the surgery would take 5 hours. Our worst nightmare happened. After five hours no doctor. It took 10 hours later that the doctor and anesthetic came to talk to us. They told use that the surgery went well, but onces they started stitching him up "all hell broke lose". They said the could not stop the bleeding, blood after blood after blood, but everything kept coming out. The doctor did give us 24 hours grave condition. After they told us that he was allergic to heparin. The doctors sponged him and the next my dad went under the nife to see if the bleeding stopped. It did, and they gave him 24 hours grave condition. In ICU he was started on dialysis. His kidney never picked up and now is on dialysis. My dad was a healthy 75 year old man, who was never hospitalized nor had any type of procedures done in his life. We were told that he needed a double valve replacement so surgery took place in June 2007. The surgeon indicated that the surgery would take 5 hours. Our worst nightmare happened. After five hours no doctor. It took 10 hours later that the doctor and anesthetic came to talk to us. They told use that the surgery went well, but onces they started stitching him up “all hell broke lose”. They said the could not stop the bleeding, blood after blood after blood, but everything kept coming out. The doctor did give us 24 hours grave condition. After they told us that he was allergic to heparin. The doctors sponged him and the next my dad went under the nife to see if the bleeding stopped. It did, and they gave him 24 hours grave condition. In ICU he was started on dialysis. His kidney never picked up and now is on dialysis.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-70509 Lisa Tue, 12 May 2009 18:26:04 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-70509 I have recently used heparin to avoid clot during pregnancy due to antiphospholipid disorder. After using for 2 weeks I developed a terrible burning rash, hives and swelling which are still active at my injection sites a week after discontinue of use. I miscarried as well which makes me wonder if the medication was ineffective or contaminated- long after the recall. I have recently used heparin to avoid clot during pregnancy due to antiphospholipid disorder. After using for 2 weeks I developed a terrible burning rash, hives and swelling which are still active at my injection sites a week after discontinue of use. I miscarried as well which makes me wonder if the medication was ineffective or contaminated- long after the recall.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-69595 Ms. B. Williams Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:01:22 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-69595 My mom went through emergency due to abdominal fluid needing to be drained. She was diagnosed months ago with cancer of the uterus. Prior to going in to the hospital, for drain, she was very active and lively and quite independent, she just had fluid on the abdomen that was uncomfortable. This would have been the first time she was drained or experienced this fluid. While in the hospital room the nurse administered a blood thinner. She was asked why and we were told it was to help keep her blood from coagulating. My mom had never had a problem with her blood like this and she was only going for a fluid drain. A few days later my moms health took a turn for the worst, it was sudden. She no longer was active and independent and her body weight was diminishing rapidly. I obtained copies of her blood work and I saw where it read, "no hemolysis present" and her potassium had gone from 4.6 to 6.0 during a 4 day stay in the hospital, and again she was only there because she was wanting to be drained of the uncomfortable fluid. This was the first time she was drained and she had never experienced any sort of pain etc... after her surgery in 2008, 10/13. We switched doctors...... and shortly after mom was experiencing shortness of breathe and went through emergency. The doctor said they wanted to check her for blood clots and used, "heprin". She was admitted into the hospital for 2 weeks and 2 days prior to her discharge we were then told she had an allergic reaction to heprin and it has caused her platelets to drop resulting in possible clots, bruising etc...and her blood pressure is unusually low. My mom went through emergency due to abdominal fluid needing to be drained. She was diagnosed months ago with cancer of the uterus. Prior to going in to the hospital, for drain, she was very active and lively and quite independent, she just had fluid on the abdomen that was uncomfortable. This would have been the first time she was drained or experienced this fluid. While in the hospital room the nurse administered a blood thinner. She was asked why and we were told it was to help keep her blood from coagulating. My mom had never had a problem with her blood like this and she was only going for a fluid drain. A few days later my moms health took a turn for the worst, it was sudden. She no longer was active and independent and her body weight was diminishing rapidly. I obtained copies of her blood work and I saw where it read, “no hemolysis present” and her potassium had gone from 4.6 to 6.0 during a 4 day stay in the hospital, and again she was only there because she was wanting to be drained of the uncomfortable fluid. This was the first time she was drained and she had never experienced any sort of pain etc… after her surgery in 2008, 10/13. We switched doctors…… and shortly after mom was experiencing shortness of breathe and went through emergency. The doctor said they wanted to check her for blood clots and used, “heprin”. She was admitted into the hospital for 2 weeks and 2 days prior to her discharge we were then told she had an allergic reaction to heprin and it has caused her platelets to drop resulting in possible clots, bruising etc…and her blood pressure is unusually low.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-66033 Louise Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:12:32 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-66033 My mom was on dialsys for about 7 years and she had lots of trouble. In Nov. of 2006 she was put on home dialsys,it was going very well. She had to take the heprin and never had any trouble with it , then in Nov. 2007 she started going down hill. She just got worse and worse. Then in Feb. 2008 she passed away. Two weeks later we got a lletter from Baxter for her to stop taking the heprin cause it was contaiminate. It was like losing her all over again. She didn't dersever to die in all that pain.And saying that I think they should have to pay dearly. My mom was on dialsys for about 7 years and she had lots of trouble. In Nov. of 2006 she was put on home dialsys,it was going very well. She had to take the heprin and never had any trouble with it , then in Nov. 2007 she started going down hill. She just got worse and worse. Then in Feb. 2008 she passed away. Two weeks later we got a lletter from Baxter for her to stop taking the heprin cause it was contaiminate. It was like losing her all over again. She didn’t dersever to die in all that pain.And saying that I think they should have to pay dearly.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-62043 Linda Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:12:41 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-62043 My dad had a reaction to heparin, which the doctors nicknamed HIT, after open heart surgery in September 2004, which resulted in a stroke. After less than a month it was obvious that he was going to lose much of his left hand and most likely be blind if he lived. Due to the fact, he was so sick from all of this, he remained in the hospital for 6 1/2 months and from that extended hopital stay acquired one major infection after another. Even though the heart surgery (4 by-passes) was successful, the heparin left him to sick to recover. He still passed away in March 2005. Only recently did I learn that there was a problem with heparin that other people were experiencing. Up until the time of his heart attack, he was a vital, active, farmer and he is deeply missed. I feel if the heparin had not have caused the stroke, he would have recovered from the heart attack. My dad had a reaction to heparin, which the doctors nicknamed HIT, after open heart surgery in September 2004, which resulted in a stroke. After less than a month it was obvious that he was going to lose much of his left hand and most likely be blind if he lived. Due to the fact, he was so sick from all of this, he remained in the hospital for 6 1/2 months and from that extended hopital stay acquired one major infection after another. Even though the heart surgery (4 by-passes) was successful, the heparin left him to sick to recover. He still passed away in March 2005. Only recently did I learn that there was a problem with heparin that other people were experiencing. Up until the time of his heart attack, he was a vital, active, farmer and he is deeply missed. I feel if the heparin had not have caused the stroke, he would have recovered from the heart attack.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-61518 Study Confirms Heparin Reactions Caused by Contaminant : AboutLawsuits.com Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:29:35 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-61518 [...] which manufactures about half of the injectable heparin sold in the United States, issued a heparin recall for nine lots of their multi-dose vials. The recall was expanded in February to include all forms [...] [...] which manufactures about half of the injectable heparin sold in the United States, issued a heparin recall for nine lots of their multi-dose vials. The recall was expanded in February to include all forms [...]

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-52953 TRACY Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:58:16 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-52953 I AM A 33 YEAR OLD FEMALE THAT HAS NEVER HAD HEART PROBLEMS..WELL TILL NOW. I RECEIVED THE CONTAMINATED HEPARIN THROUGH A PORT I HAD FOR INTRAVENOUS MEDICATION FOR MIGRAINES..THAT IS IT. AFTER RECEIVING THE HEPARIN I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 4 ANGIOPLASTIES FOR A RECURRENT STENONSIS. I HAVE BEEN VERY ILL. I AM VERY ASHAMED OF MY LOCAL HOSPITAL CHRISTUS ST MICHEAL I TEXARKANA TEXAS FOR NOT COMING FORWARD WITH THE FACT THAT THEY DID USE THE CONTAMINATED HEPARIN. IT WAS NOT THERE FAULT FOR HAVING OR GIVING THE MED BUT IT SHOULD BE THERE RESPONSIBILITY TO TELL THE PATIENT WHO RECEIVED IT. ONLY THROUGH MY PERSISTANCE OF ABOUT THREE MONTHS DID I FIND OUT. AND FROM THE ONLY ONE AT THAT HOSPITAL WITH A HEART DR. FINLY KUDOS TO HIM...AND TO EVERYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS BEEN THROUGH THIS MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!! I AM A 33 YEAR OLD FEMALE THAT HAS NEVER HAD HEART PROBLEMS..WELL TILL NOW. I RECEIVED THE CONTAMINATED HEPARIN THROUGH A PORT I HAD FOR INTRAVENOUS MEDICATION FOR MIGRAINES..THAT IS IT.
AFTER RECEIVING THE HEPARIN I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 4 ANGIOPLASTIES FOR A RECURRENT STENONSIS. I HAVE BEEN VERY ILL. I AM VERY ASHAMED OF MY LOCAL HOSPITAL CHRISTUS ST MICHEAL I TEXARKANA TEXAS FOR NOT COMING FORWARD WITH THE FACT THAT THEY DID USE THE CONTAMINATED HEPARIN. IT WAS NOT THERE FAULT FOR HAVING OR GIVING THE MED BUT IT SHOULD BE THERE RESPONSIBILITY TO TELL THE PATIENT WHO RECEIVED IT. ONLY THROUGH MY PERSISTANCE OF ABOUT THREE MONTHS DID I FIND OUT. AND FROM THE ONLY ONE AT THAT HOSPITAL WITH A HEART DR. FINLY KUDOS TO HIM…AND TO EVERYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO HAS BEEN THROUGH THIS MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-42738 Prefilled Syringe Heparing Flush Recall - Heparin Lawsuits | Legal News & Updates Blog - Saiontz, Kirk & Miles Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:08:37 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-42738 [...] at the plant which was used in heparin sold throughout the United States. Nearly 1,000 reports of severe allergic reactions have been received by the FDA, leading to a nationwide Baxter Heparin recall earlier this year. [...] [...] at the plant which was used in heparin sold throughout the United States. Nearly 1,000 reports of severe allergic reactions have been received by the FDA, leading to a nationwide Baxter Heparin recall earlier this year. [...]

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-40660 raquel Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:01:53 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-40660 I am a dialysis patient who have experienced a reaction due to heparin and it is now a huge concern about what I have been through lately. I am interested in what matters I can take concerning this matter of heparin recall. I am a dialysis patient who have experienced a reaction due to heparin and it is now a huge concern about what I have been through lately.
I am interested in what matters I can take concerning this matter of heparin recall.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-39933 Baxter Heparin Recall - Severe Heparin Allergic Reactions | Legal News & Updates Blog - Saiontz, Kirk & Miles Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:13:45 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-39933 [...] >>PRIOR POST (1/22/2008): Heparin Recall due to risk of Allergic Reactions [...] [...] >>PRIOR POST (1/22/2008): Heparin Recall due to risk of Allergic Reactions [...]

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-39407 Jean Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:11:06 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-39407 In Dec of 2007, husband admitted to hospital with pneumonia and on going issued with emphysema--released to a nursing home on Jan 4, 2007 for intravenous medication--also received heprin-----on Jan. 16 2007, admitted to hospital with small heart attack, and several blood clots in legs and lung. Due to his lung condition, husband was a non-surgical canddate, so vascular surgeons operated on his using a local anesthetic to break up blood clots in legs, or possible amputation would have been necessary ) he is a non surgical candidate remember)- The diagnosis was "heprin induced thrombosis with thrombocytopenia" Because of this husband has been in a nursing home since that time, with the exception of one month, I am attempting now to find out if the recalled heprin had any bearing on this. In Dec of 2007, husband admitted to hospital with pneumonia and on going issued with emphysema–released to a nursing home on Jan 4, 2007 for intravenous medication–also received heprin—–on Jan. 16 2007, admitted to hospital with small heart attack, and several blood clots in legs and lung. Due to his lung condition, husband was a non-surgical canddate, so vascular surgeons operated on his using a local anesthetic to break up blood clots in legs, or possible amputation would have been necessary ) he is a non surgical candidate remember)- The diagnosis was “heprin induced thrombosis with thrombocytopenia” Because of this husband has been in a nursing home since that time, with the exception of one month,
I am attempting now to find out if the recalled heprin had any bearing on this.

]]> http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/comment-page-1/#comment-38228 Baxter Heparin Problems linked to Deaths and Serious Reactions | Legal News & Updates Blog - Saiontz, Kirk & Miles Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:59:10 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/22/partial-heparin-recall-issued-due-to-risk-of-serious-adverse-reaction/#comment-38228 [...] than one month after Baxter issued a heparin recall for nine lots of their multi-dose heparin vials, the company has halted all production of the blood [...] [...] than one month after Baxter issued a heparin recall for nine lots of their multi-dose heparin vials, the company has halted all production of the blood [...]

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