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The United States Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide recall of B.Braun and Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin and Saline Syringes. The recall was prompted by numerous reports of patients being contaminated with a specific type of bacteria.
Do I Have a Lawsuit? If you or a loved one have used B.Braun and Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin and Saline Syringes and suffered in any way, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
FDA Warns Public of Contaminated Syringes
AM2 PAT, Inc., issues nationwide recall of all pre-filled syringe flushes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a nationwide recall of all lots of heparin and saline pre-filled flush syringes manufactured by AM2 PAT, Inc., of Angier, N.C. Two lots have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, a bacterium that can cause serious injury or death.
These syringes are manufactured by AM2 PAT under the brand names Sierra Pre-filled, Inc. and B. Braun. They are sold in fill sizes of 3mL, 5mL and 10mL and syringe sizes of 6mL and 12mL.
Consumers and health care facilities with any of the recalled, pre-filled Heparin Lock or Normal Saline IV Flush syringes should stop using the product immediately. Health care facilities should immediately quarantine the products in their inventory and return them to their distributor. Individual consumers should return them to the location from which they were received, such as a pharmacy or hospital. They should also let their health care providers know that they have been exposed to syringes recalled by FDA.
The recall affects all lots of these products. The FDA received information that Heparin Lock Flush syringes from Lot 070926H and Normal Saline IV syringes from Lot 070917A have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, and have resulted in patient infections. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed growth of Serratia marcescens from unopened heparin syringes.
Traditionally, Serratia marcescens, a bacterium found in water and soil has been linked to pneumonia, blood infections, and urinary tract and wound infections. Some patients exposed to the recalled syringes have developed blood infections.
The company voluntarily recalled these products on Jan. 18 after confirming bacterial contamination in some user samples.
Establishing the Facts
As your legal representation, The Bell Law Firm, PLLC develops and presents evidence linking your injuries to the use of a particular medical product. Given the fact that recalls have already occurred in the case of many of these products, facts already exist in evidence regarding their dangers. In order to counter defense arguments claiming injuries were caused by a pre-existing condition or factors unrelated to their product, our personal injury attorneys consult with medical doctors and medical device experts, submitting evidence and proof in support of your case.
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Dangerous drug and defective medical device cases can be complicated. If you're not sure whether you have a reason to file a lawsuit, contact Charleston defective drug attorneys and medical device recall lawyers at The Bell Law Firm, PLLC. We provide free consultations and will evaluate the facts of your case to determine the legal options available to you.
