Northfield Laboratories controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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Ethical criticism of PolyHeme clinical trials
Northfield's clinical-trial program was criticized for design elements involving emergency treatment of patients in grave condition who might be unable to provide informed consent. The criticism reflected broader concerns about emergency research, the use of consent exceptions, and the balance between potential benefit and risk when testing a blood substitute during trauma care.