Heparin Lawyer

Helping People Injured by Heparin Nationwide

Heparin is a blood thinner that is used to prevent or treat blood clots, especially in the legs and lungs. It is also given to keep IV lines open during surgery and dialysis.

Multiple Heparin Recalls

Some pre-filled Heparin syringes have been recalled because they were contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that can cause serious injury or death. The contaminant was traced to an ingredient made in China. Certain catheters and other medical devices coated with contaminated Heparin have also been recalled.

People who were given contaminated Heparin may develop a blood infection. Symptoms include nausea, fever, chills, vomiting, and other general signs of infection. Most cases respond to treatment with antibiotics, but some do not. The infection can become life threatening.

Other people have developed allergic or hypersensitivity-type reactions to Heparin. Their symptoms have included low blood pressure, angioedema, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

If you had an adverse reaction to Heparin or developed an infection after being administered the drug, please contact the Law Offices of J. Neal Rodgers, PLLC. Defective drug attorney J. Neal Rodgers represents people throughout the country who have been injured by contaminated Heparin.

In addition to two separate FDA recalls of various forms of contaminated Heparin, confusing labels on different versions of the drug has lead to the death of several infants, who were mistakenly given adult doses of Heparin.

What to Expect

We will talk to you to learn the details of your case. We may ask permission to have our on-staff physician review your medical records to determine whether you may have an actionable case. If so, we will pursue full compensation for the damages you have suffered because of this defective medication.

To learn if we can be of assistance, please contact us to arrange a free initial consultation. Call toll free 888-471-2637. J. Neal Rodgers is a successful trial lawyer who represents people injured by dangerous medications throughout the U.S.