Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and Saline Flush Syringes

The FDA recalled pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and Normal Saline IV Flush Syringes on December 20, 2007.

The Heparin flush systems are contaminated with Serratia marcescens bacteria, which infects patient’s bloodstreams. The bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening injuries and death. The recall is a Class I recall, the most serious kind, which is reserved for devices that pose a serious threat of injury and death to patients.

Hospitals and doctors are advised to stop using the Heparin flushes immediately, quarantine the products, and return them to the distributor. Patients who were exposed to the flushes should be evaluated immediately.

The Heparin flush systems are designed to keep intravenous devices functioning properly and keep intravenous ports open. If you or a loved one was injured by a Heparin flush, contact a personal injury attorney immediately.

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Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and Saline Flush Syringes The FDA recalled pre-filled Heparin Lock Flush Syringes and Normal Saline IV Flush Syringes on December 20, 2007. The Heparin flush systems are contaminated with Serratia marcescens bacteria, which infects patient’s bloodstreams. The bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening injuries and death. The recall is a Class I recall, the most serious kind, which is reserved for devices that pose a serious threat of injury and death to patients. Hospitals and doctors are advised to stop using the Heparin flushes immediately, quarantine the products, and return them to the distributor. Patients who were exposed to the flushes should be evaluated immediately. The Heparin flush systems are designed to keep intravenous devices functioning properly and keep intravenous ports open. If you or a loved one was injured by a Heparin flush, contact a personal injury attorney immediately.