It appears as though another Baxter International product may be implicated in patient’s injuries. United States health officials are investigating whether or not the deaths of two patients in a Delaware hospital are linked to a brand of heparin blood thinner sold by Baxter in intravenous bags.
The Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware, has suspended the use of Baxter’s heparin, following complications, including bleeding of the brain, with five patients.
This current scare comes on the heels of a larger recall of Baxter heparin that occurred last year.
recently named in the 2009 edition of Best Lawyer's In America, David Mittleman has been representing seriously injured people since 1985. A partner with Church Wyble PC—a division of Grewal Law PLLC—Mr. Mittleman and his partners focus on medical malpractice, wrongful death, car accidents, slip and falls, nursing home injury, pharmacy/pharmacist negligence and disability claims.
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