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Bits of Trash Found in Genzyme Drugs

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WASHINGTON (Nov. 13) -- Federal health regulators say they have found tiny particles of trash in drugs made by biotechnology firm Genzyme.
2009-11-13 19:13:18

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Federal health regulators say they have found tiny particles of trash in drugs made by biotechnology firm Genzyme. The Food and Drug Administration says bits of steel, rubber and fiber in drug vials could cause serious adverse health effects for patients. The drugs, which are used to treat rare enzyme disorders, include: Cerezyme, Fabrazyme, Myozyme, Aldurazyme and Thyrogen.