If you or a loved one suffered a severe infection, sepsis, wrongful death, or other injuries after being treated with recalled SteriCare saline solution, you may have the right to pursue legal action and compensation. The FDA-recalled products, manufactured by Nurse Assist and distributed under the SteriCare brand, have been linked to dangerous bacterial infections – some leading to catastrophic health complications or even death.
Sterile Saline Solution Recall Lawsuit
A recall of certain SteriCare saline solution products – and subsequent lawsuits – occurred after contaminated saline solutions were found to harbor bacteria. On the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) SteriCare recall notice page, the FDA revealed that it was “warning consumers, health care providers, and health care facilities not to use recalled saline (0.9% sodium chloride) and sterile water medical products manufactured by Nurse Assist, LLC, and sold under various brands…because the products may not be sterile.”
Nurse Assist, LLC’s voluntary recall announcement further revealed that the recall was “due to the potential for a lack of sterility assurance, which could result in a nonsterile product.” Such water-based medical products “that are nonsterile and potentially contaminated with bacteria,” according to the FDA, “could cause serious or life-threatening infections, including bloodstream, urinary tract, open wound/soft tissue, and respiratory infections.” That announcement also includes detailed product information on impacted products.
Although the recall was issued, some patients could have been harmed before the products were removed from circulation.
Who is Eligible for a SteriCare Solution Lawsuit?
Individuals who used the SteriCare solution products and other Nurse Assist saline and sterile water solutions products and developed any of the following side effects or severe complications may be eligible to file a lawsuit:
- Bloodstream infections
- Cardiac arrest
- Necrosis
- Organ failure
- Other injuries caused by bacterial infections
- Respiratory infections
- Sepsis (septic shock)
- Soft tissue infections
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Wrongful death
- …and more
If you or a family member developed an infection after treatment with SteriCare saline solution, you may be entitled to damages for medical expenses, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and wrongful death if a loved one unfortunately passed away after use of the medical products.
Work with Phillips Law Group
Our experienced personal injury attorneys are investigating claims against the manufacturers and distributors of these contaminated medical products. If negligence in production, sterilization, or quality control led to your injuries, our firm will fight to hold them accountable.
Our legal team is ready to review your case for free and help you take the next steps toward justice. We offer a no-obligation, confidential consultation to discuss your situation and determine your options.
Contact us today by calling or filling out our online form to speak with a dedicated attorney. Let us fight for the compensation you deserve while you focus on recovery. Call 602-222-2222 to learn more now.
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