Drug manufacturer sued for making larger than necessary vials
As reported on ASHP NewsLink (http://www.ashp.org/newslinks):
Teva pharmaceuticals is being sued because they make a 50ml vial of propofol, and a physician's poor practice lead to Hepatitis C contamination. Amazing. The physician chooses to reuse part of a 50ml vial of propofol and it ends up giving the next patient Hep C.
Next we will have lawyers suing car manufacturers because a person decided drive under the influence, claiming the car manufacturer makes it too easy for people to grab their keys after drinking excessively (recommending they should add a security device to the car that checks blood alcohol before entry).
Without a doubt the physician that allowed reuse of the vial should be reprimanded. I just don't see the manufacturer as being liable. What are your thoughts?
