Dennis Quaid Files Lawsuit Over Twins Overdose

Jennifer Moore

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The actor, Dennis Quaid, and his wife, Kimberly Buffington, sued the makers of Heparin for allegedly giving their twin babies an overdose of the drug. The twins were only two weeks old when they were given 10,000 units of Heparin at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. They were supposed to receive 10 units of the blood thinner given in an IV to avoid blood clots.

Heparin is an injectable anticoagulant and is used to prevent blood clots in people who are undergoing certain medical procedures. Heparin is also used to prevent blood clots from forming in catheters that are left in veins over time. Heparin works by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood and is helpful during surgery.

The Quaids allege that Baxter Healthcare Corp., which makes the blood thinner Heparin, was negligent by making different doses in similar vials with similar blue labels. The hospital acknowledged that the pharmacy and nursing staff made an error.

To view a copy of the complaint, click here.

For more information on this subject,m please refer to the section on Medical Malpractice and Negligent Care.