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AM2 Pat Recall

AM2 PAT, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of All Lots and All Sizes of Pre-Filled Saline Flushes

January 18, 2008 - AM2 PAT, Inc., Angier, North Carolina, is initiating a Nationwide recall of all lots of pre-filled flushes manufactured by AM2 PAT. These products are distributed under two brand names, Sierra Pre-Filled Inc. and B. Braun. These products are sold in 3ml, 5ml sizes for Heparin and 3ml, 5ml and 10ml sizes for Normal Saline. Both products are sold as pre-filled syringes.

This type of bacterial infection could present a serious adverse health consequence that could lead to life-threatening injuries and/or death.

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Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

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