Contaminant found in heparin identified »
Posted By STONERS 1 year, 7 months ago in StyleU.S. health officials have identified a contaminant in batches of the blood thinner heparin associated with 19 deaths and are trying to determine how the chemical got into the drug.
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STONERS1 year, 7 months ago
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"The FDA has also initiated testing of imported heparin entering this country and Woodcock said the agency feels "doctors and patients now can be confident that the product on the market has been tested and is safe."
"Condroitin sulfate is a compound in the same family as heparin, so preliminary testing did not identify it, Woodcock said. She said more exacting tests by the government and university researchers uncovered the contaminant."
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texangelwings1 year, 7 months ago
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My friend that I take to dialysis when she needs a ride, is in the hospital. She had to be resuscitated this morning. I don't know if this is the same heparin that is used at her clinic.
I will have to talk to her daughter.
Thanks STONERS!
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