Chinese Say Chemical Didn’t Cause Heparin Reactions
An investigation conducted by the China National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products concluded that the contaminant found in the blood thinner heparin was not the cause of reported problems. Baxter International, Inc., the maker of the drug, recalled most of its heparin products in February due to reports of allergic reactions and death. Of the batches of heparin linked to problems, however, only some contained an altered form of chondroitin sulfate. The raw ingredient in heparin is manufactured in China.
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