In February 2023, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers and healthcare professionals not to buy – and to stop using – EzriCare Artificial Tears or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears due to potential bacterial contamination. The agency then recalled both products after numerous infections led to a number of deaths and eye removals. If you or a loved one used EzriCare Artificial Tears and suffered severe eye infections, vision loss, or other complications, you may be entitled to compensation with an EzriCare claim.
EzriCare Artificial Tears Cases
Recent reports have linked these over-the-counter eye drops to a dangerous bacterial outbreak that has caused serious harm to many users. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified a strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in bottles of EzriCare Artificial Tears, leading to recalls and warnings for consumers.
“CDC laboratory testing identified the presence of the outbreak strain in opened EzriCare bottles with different lot numbers collected from two states,” a CDC Health Advisory noted. “Patients and healthcare providers should immediately discontinue using EzriCare artificial tears pending additional guidance from CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).”
In May 2023, the CDC reported that four people had died due to bacterial infections linked to contaminated eye drops.
“These were catastrophic and life-altering infections,” Maroya Spalding Walters, who oversees the CDC’s antimicrobial resistance team, said in an interview, according to NBC News.
Artificial Tear Infection Injuries
Damages resulting from exposure to Pseudomonas aeruginosa linked to the use of this brand of artificial tears could include:
- Total vision loss
- Blood infections
- Sepsis
- Organ failure
- Brain and tissue damage
- Death
- …and more
Working with our team on an EzriCare Artificial Tear lawsuit can help you recover for these losses.
Work With Philips Law Group on an Artificial Tears Injury Claim
At Phillips Law Group, we understand the devastating impact that defective medical products can have on your health and well-being. Our highly skilled personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping victims of these dangerous products pursue the justice and compensation they deserve.
If you or a loved one has suffered eye damage, hospitalization, vision impairment, or other injuries after using EzriCare Artificial Tears, we may be able to help you hold the responsible parties accountable. We offer free, no-obligation consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you won’t pay unless we win your case.
Contact us today to learn more about your legal options and how we can help you seek justice with an EzriCare Artificial Tears claim. Call 602-222-2222 to get in touch now.
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