FDA: Heparin problems’ cause “unknown”

Los Angeles Times
Posted: February 28th, 2008 by Steve Trinward

“U.S. inspectors found some mostly procedural problems at a Chinese factory that supplied the main ingredient for the recalled blood thinner heparin — but said Thursday they can’t yet tell what is to blame for serious side effects. ‘We’re still considering all possibilities,’ said Food and Drug Administration compliance chief Deborah Autor. ‘We have not ruled anything out at this point.’ Baxter International halted production earlier this month after the blood thinner was linked to four deaths and hundreds of reports of allergic-type reactions, including vomiting, nausea and difficulty breathing.” (02/28/08)

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