SteriCare Solutions Recall: Dangerous Contamination Puts Patients at Risk
In 2023, Nurse Assist, LLC issued a critical recall of their SteriCare Solutions saline and sterile water products after discovering dangerous bacterial contamination. These products, marketed as completely sterile, are used in hospitals and medical facilities across the country for wound irrigation, surgical procedures, and other treatments requiring sterile fluids.
The contamination crisis has affected countless patients nationwide who trusted these products during their medical care. When bacteria-laden irrigation fluids contact open wounds, surgical sites, or body cavities, they can cause devastating infections. Patients exposed to contaminated SteriCare products have experienced:
- Severe bacterial infections requiring intensive antibiotic treatment
- Surgical site infections necessitating additional procedures
- Life-threatening sepsis when bacteria entered the bloodstream
- Tissue necrosis leading to amputation
- Extended hospitalization and rehabilitation
- Fatal complications in the most serious cases
FDA investigations confirmed the presence of harmful bacteria including Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) in SteriCare products. These pathogens are particularly dangerous for vulnerable patients with compromised immune systems, chronic lung conditions, or those recovering from surgery.
For patients suffering from these preventable infections, Griffin Law PLC’s SteriCare Solutions attorneys are standing by to help. Our national team understands the complex medical and legal issues involved in these cases and is committed to securing justice for victims across America.
Grounds for Legal Action Against SteriCare
Nurse Assist failed to ensure their “sterile” products were actually sterile. This fundamental breach of duty makes them liable for injuries caused by their contaminated solutions.
Evidence shows critical breakdowns in quality control processes that allowed dangerous bacteria to contaminate medical products explicitly marketed for sterile medical procedures.
The contamination of SteriCare products violates FDA regulations governing sterile medical supplies. These regulatory failures strengthen the legal claims our SteriCare attorneys pursue nationwide.
Compensation Available in SteriCare Lawsuits
A successful claim recovers costs for hospitalization, surgeries, antibiotics, rehabilitation, and ongoing care. Our experienced SteriCare attorneys fight for full coverage of all medical expenses.
Serious infections often require extended recovery periods. Your claim can include compensation for lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and career impacts resulting from your injuries.
Beyond financial losses, victims endure physical pain, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life. Our national legal team pursues these non-economic damages in SteriCare contamination claims.
Do You Qualify for a SteriCare Lawsuit?
Griffin Law PLC is currently evaluating SteriCare contamination cases from across the United States. You may qualify for significant compensation if:
- You received treatment with SteriCare products: Your case must involve exposure to Nurse Assist/SteriCare irrigation solutions during a medical procedure. This might include surgical irrigation, wound cleaning, or other treatments where these fluids were used. Medical documentation confirming product use is essential.
- You developed a documented infection: You must have been diagnosed with an infection and received medical treatment. This typically includes positive bacterial cultures, prescribed antibiotics, or other interventions specifically addressing the infection.
- The infection occurred promptly: Your infection must have developed within 14 days of exposure to SteriCare products, consistent with the typical incubation period for bacteria found in the contaminated solutions.
- Product identification is available: Your medical records must confirm the use of Nurse Assist/SteriCare products specifically, rather than another brand of irrigation solution.
- The exposure occurred recently: Your case must fall within the 2021-2024 timeframe when contaminated products were in circulation throughout medical facilities nationwide.
If you meet these criteria, our national team of SteriCare lawyers can help you pursue appropriate compensation for your injuries. Our Instant Case Evaluation will quickly determine if you have a viable claim against the manufacturer.
Nationwide Representation, Timely Action, No Risk
Griffin Law PLC represents SteriCare victims across all 50 states. Our national network of attorneys understands the varying legal requirements in different jurisdictions.
Every state has deadlines for filing contamination claims. Waiting too long could permanently bar your right to compensation for SteriCare injuries.
We handle SteriCare lawsuits on contingency – you pay nothing unless we win your case. This allows you to seek justice without financial stress during recovery.
Start Your SteriCare Claim Today
Don’t wait to seek justice if you’ve been harmed by contaminated SteriCare products. Our Instant Case Evaluation takes just minutes to complete. Let Griffin Law PLC’s experienced SteriCare contamination attorneys fight for the compensation you deserve while you focus on your recovery.
