Genzyme Corp. has recalled nine lots of thymoglobulin, a medication designed to treat acute kidney transplant rejection,…
Genzyme recalls some kidney transplant drugs – Boston Herald
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Genzyme recalls transplant drug
Genzyme Corp. has recalled several lots of the transplant anti-rejection drug thymoglobulin, after one lot failed a periodic stability test.
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