On February 28, 2008, Baxter Healthcare Corp. announced that they are recalling all multi-dose vials and single-dose vials of their blood thinner heparin. This recall was due to deaths and allergic reactions resulting from being administered heparin made from Chinese imported ingredients. After the incident, all imports from the Chinese company have been blocked by the United States.Associated Press: US, Europe, Australia to expand drug inspections (July 9, 2007)

On July 8, 2008, one infant in Corpus Christi, Texas died from a possible heparin overdose. The infant was previously ill so the cause of death is not clear. An autopsy is being conducted.chron.com: Did heparin kill Corpus Christi infant? Autopsy to tell(July 9, 2008)

The infant is one of 17 other infants that have been overdosed with heparin. According to the investigation, this overdose was probably due to an error in pharmacy while mixing of the ingredients to make the heparin solution. Heparin is used to clear IV lines from blood clots.chron.com: Did heparin kill Corpus Christi infant? Autopsy to tell(July 9, 2008)

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• Chron.com: Did heparin kill Corpus Christi infant? Autopsy to tell (July 9, 2008)

• Reuters: US FDA boosts number of heparin-related deaths (June 16, 2008)

• Washington Post: Baxter Recalls Rest of Heparin Products (February 29, 2008)

• New York Times: Blood Thinner Might Be Tied to More Deaths (February 29, 2008)

• The Street: Baxter Expands Heparin Recall (February 29, 2008)

• Forbes: Heparin recall may prompt inspection law (February 29, 2008)