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• Fresenius Sanxin Single Use Syringe Recall Issued Due to Risk of Blood, Heparin Leaks

  November 16, 2023

  Hannah Brown

  Nearly 12.5 million Fresenius Sanxin single-use syringes are being recalled following reports of blood and heparin leaks, which could result in infections, blood loss, embolism and death.

• J&J Vaccine Risk Low, Pause Only Likely A Few Days, Health Officials Say

  April 14, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  U.S. health officials meet today to discuss rare cases of blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, saying they believe the risks are low and expect to rescind a recommended halt to the use of the vaccine in a matter of days.

• FDA Investigates Reports of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Blood Clot Problems

  April 13, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA and CDC are calling for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until they can review incidents of rare and severe blood clots associated with the injections.

• Heparin May Increase Thrombosis Risk In COVID-19 Patients: Study

  October 8, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that giving COVID-19 patients the blood thinner heparin may increase their risk of blood clots.

• Compounded Heparin Sodium Recall Issued Due To Lack Of Preservatives, Infant Death Risk

  August 20, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A compounded heparin sodium recall announced by the FDA warns that certain lots may contain preservatives which could put newborn lives at risk.

• Aspirin Just As Good As Other Blood Thinners At Preventing Clots Following Hip, Knee Joint Surgery

  February 17, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that aspirin is just as safe and effective as more powerful blood thinners at preventing life-threatening blood clots following surgery, but is far more cost effective.

• Problems at BD Syringe Manufacturing Plant Outlined in FDA Warning Letter

  October 11, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  In the wake of a microbial outbreak among children, the FDA has issued a warning letter indicating Becton Dickinson failed to adequately monitor tap water used in its manufacturing facility.

• Recalled BD PosiFlush Heparin Syringes, Saline Syringes Linked to Serratia Marcescens Bloodstream Infections

  August 3, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Recalled heparin syringes sold by Becton Dickinson & Co. have been linked to a number of s. marcenscens bacterium infections which sickened 14 children in four states.

• Xarelto, Similar Blood Thinners May Increase Risk Of Stroke In Some Afib Patients: Study

  February 20, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that older patients with chronic kidney disease may face an increased risk of stroke due to the side effects of Xarelto, Warfarin, Heparin and other blood thinners meant to decrease their risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation.

• Blood Thinners, Diabetes Drugs and Opioids Cause Most Adverse Events in Older Americans: CDC

  November 23, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A few types of drugs have led to high rates of hospitalization and emergency room visits due to adverse health events, according to a new CDC study.