Company to pay up to USD 7.8M over contaminated syringes

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Last Updated : May 19 2016 | 9:07 PM IST
Federal prosecutors say a drug and medical device manufacturer has agreed to pay up to USD 7.8 million for selling contaminated syringes.
Authorities announced yesterday that B Braun will avoid criminal charges in exchange for implementing procedures to improve oversight of its suppliers. The company will pay USD 4.8 million in penalties and forfeited profits, plus up to USD 3 million in restitution.
The settlement comes in response to the sale of contaminated syringes that prosecutors say led to an outbreak of bacterial infections and at least five deaths.
The B Braun-branded syringes were manufactured by another firm. B Braun says it's committed to patient safety and has agreed to undertake compliance measures related to monitoring of third-party manufacturers.
The company is based in Melsungen, Germany. Its US headquarters are in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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First Published: May 19 2016 | 9:07 PM IST

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