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Heparin - Lawsuit and Lawyer
Contaminated Baxter Heparin Products
Our law firm is investigating several cases involving heparin. 19 people may have died and over 700 other people may have been seriously injured by Baxter's heparin products. Prompted by adverse reactions suffered by patients given Baxter heparin products, the company initiated a recall. Baxter's heparin recall initially involved 14 lots of heparin products. The heparin recall was expanded on February 28 to include all of Baxter Healthcare's multi-dose and single-use vials of heparin sodium for injection, and their heparin lock flush solutions. read about the Baxter heparin recall and a Baxter heparin lawsuit.
The information below involves HIT and HITT, which are allergic reactions to heparin. Lawsuits involving HIT and HITT are usually medical malpractice claims. There have, however, been a number of recalls of heparin products due to contamination. If you have been injured in any way by a heparin product or if a loved one has died after being administered heparin, please read about the Baxter heparin recall and a possible Baxter heparin lawsuit (discussed in the box above). Any injuries caused by contaminated heparin would be actionable under a product liability claim.
FDA Notification: Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (HITT)
December 8, 2006 – Heparin sodium injections can cause Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), a serious antibody-mediated reaction resulting from irreversible aggregation of platelets. HIT may progress to the development of venous and arterial thromboses, a condition referred to as Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (HITT). FDA and Baxter International Inc. have notified healthcare professionals that the onset of HIT and HITT may be delayed up to several weeks after the discontinuation of heparin therapy. Patients presenting with thrombocytopenia (a disorder in which there are not enough platelets, which are cells in the blood that help blood to clot) or thrombosis (the formation of a clot inside a blood vessel) after discontinuation of heparin should be evaluated for HIT and HITT.
According to the FDA and Baxter, “Thrombotic events may be the initial presentation for HITT. These serious thromboembolic events include deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, cerebral vein thrombosis, limb ischemia, stroke, myocardial infarction, mesenteric thrombosis, renal arterial thrombosis, skin necrosis, gangrene of the extremities that may lead to amputation, and possibly death.”
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Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America
Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation.
Pain and Suffering
Rich Ruohonen recently chaired a legal seminar on obtaining compensation for pain and suffering in a personal injury case. Rich uses his knowledge, experience, and reputation to maximize recoveries for clients.
Medtronic Recall and Medtronic Lawsuit
FDA has annonced a Medtronic Spring Fidelis defibrillator lead recall. Two of our clients with defective Medtronic leads were shocked over twenty times before medical professionals were able to turn off the defibrillator.
Fleet Lawsuit
We are representing several people who experienced kidney failure (acute phosphate nephropathy) after use of Fleet Phospho-soda solution or Fleet Accu-Prep solution for bowel cleansing.
Ortho Evra Lawsuit: Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
The Ortho Evra birth control patch has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots that can lead to pulmonary embolism, stroke and heart attack.
Trasylol Recall
Bayer has agreed to a marketing suspension of Trasylol, a drug used to control bleeding during heart surgery, pending detailed review of preliminary results from a Canadian study that suggested an increased risk for death.
Fentanyl Lawsuit and Fentanyl Recall
There have been a number of recalls regarding fentanyl due to the risk of a fentanyl overdose.
Fosamax and Osteonecrosis
Several cases of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw have been associated with the use of oral bisphosphonates, including Fosamax®, Actonel®, and other medications.