Heparin I.V. Flush Syringe Recall
Hemophilia of Georgia received an urgent but voluntary product recall for Heparin I.V. Flush syringes manufactured by Medefil, Inc. Nineteen lots of these syringes were recalled because of a contaminant in the Heparin Sodium USP, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in the syringes, which is manufactured by Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC. Hemophilia of Georgia did purchase some of the recalled syringes but none have been used or distributed to clients. If you have any questions about this recall, please contact the HoG pharmacy at (770) 518-8272.
Replacement Butterfly Needles
The Braun butterfly needles that are included in Refacto and Novo 7 Reconstitution Kits contain DEHP, a plasticizer that increases flexibility. However, the FDA recommends using a safer plastic product. If you are on one of these products, your Outreach Nurse will be contacting you. Substitute butterfly needles that do not include DEHP are available from the HoG pharmacy. Please call the pharmacy or your nurse if you have questions. Note: the Braun butterfly needles included in the Monoclate P and Mononine Kits DO NOT contain DEHP and are safe to use.
Eugene S. Sandor, 1930—2008
Hemophilia of Georgia Chief Governance Officer Eugene S. Sandor died March 13, 2008 after a brief illness. A dedicated volunteer, Gene joined the HoG Board of Directors in 1993 and served two terms as Chief Governance Officer. Memorial donations celebrating Gene’s life are being accepted online at http://www.hog.org/sandor.asp
HoG Board of Directors
Janet Glass is Hemophilia of Georgia’s new Chief Governance Officer. Board members Arthur Herman and Steve Buckner have completed their terms and our former chief governance officer Bob Carton has returned to the Board. To see the complete list of Board members, please visit www.hog.org/about/board.asp
 Leave Your Legacy on the Wannaklot Walk – Hurry, Order by April 30
The “Wannaklot Walk” pathway will be constructed at Camp Twin Lakes, home of our own Camp Wannaklot. You’re invited to be a part of this special and life-long commemorative opportunity by purchasing an engraved brick to support Camp Wannaklot. Download the order form (pdf) to place your brick order today.
Volunteer Reception
Everyone who volunteered with HoG last year has been invited to the annual Hemophilia of Georgia volunteer reception at Anthony’s restaurant in Buckhead. The response cards that were included with the invitations should be returned by April 18. Please contact Lorraine or Vic at the HoG office for more information.
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