The SteriCare Contamination Crisis
SteriCare Solutions products are saline and sterile water solutions used in Virginia medical facilities for irrigation during surgeries, wound cleaning, and various medical procedures. Healthcare providers relied on these products to be completely sterile and safe for direct contact with patients’ tissues and body cavities.
In 2023, Nurse Assist issued an urgent recall of their SteriCare products after the FDA discovered bacterial contamination in these supposedly sterile solutions. Testing identified dangerous pathogens including Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC), bacteria particularly threatening to patients with weakened immune systems or chronic health conditions.
The consequences for Virginia patients have been severe. When medical professionals unknowingly used these contaminated products during procedures, patients were directly exposed to harmful bacteria. Many developed serious infections requiring intensive antibiotic treatment, additional surgeries, and extended hospitalizations. Some patients suffered sepsis, tissue necrosis requiring amputation, and other life-threatening complications.
Medical investigations have confirmed the direct link between SteriCare contamination and patient infections, with identical bacterial strains found in both patient samples and the irrigation solutions themselves.
Health Impacts of Contaminated SteriCare Products
The bacterial contamination in SteriCare Solutions products has caused severe health consequences for Virginia patients. When these supposedly sterile medical products were used in procedures, they introduced dangerous bacteria directly into vulnerable tissues. Here are the most significant health impacts:
Patients experienced serious infections that penetrated deep into tissues, requiring aggressive medical intervention and causing severe pain.
Many victims required lengthy courses of powerful antibiotics, sometimes administered intravenously for weeks or months.
Infected patients often needed multiple surgical procedures to clean wounds, remove dead tissue, and address spreading infections.
When bacteria entered the bloodstream, patients developed potentially fatal sepsis requiring intensive care and emergency interventions.
Even after recovery, many Virginia patients face permanent health consequences, including chronic pain, disability, and psychological trauma.
These serious health outcomes were entirely preventable had Nurse Assist properly ensured their products’ sterility. Virginia victims deserve compensation for these life-altering injuries caused by contaminated medical products.
Legal Basis for SteriCare Claims
Geoff McDonald & Associates is building strong cases against Nurse Assist based on well-established legal principles. Our Virginia SteriCare lawyers understand how to effectively pursue these claims:
SteriCare products had fundamental defects. They were marketed as sterile but contained dangerous bacteria causing serious infections.
Evidence suggests Nurse Assist knew or should have known about contamination risks but failed to promptly alert healthcare providers.
The company appears to have failed in maintaining proper manufacturing standards and quality control for sterile medical products.
The contamination represents potential violations of FDA requirements for sterile medical products, strengthening claims against the manufacturer.
Our Virginia SteriCare contamination attorneys are leveraging these legal principles to build compelling cases for victims. We’re fighting for compensation covering medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from these contaminated products.
Do You Qualify for a SteriCare Lawsuit?
If you or a family member suffered an infection after a medical procedure involving SteriCare products, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. Geoff McDonald & Associates is evaluating cases that meet these specific criteria:
Qualification Requirements:
- You must have had SteriCare/Nurse Assist “sterile” medical water used during your procedure
- You must have been diagnosed with an infection and received treatment
- The infection must have occurred within 14 days of using the SteriCare product
- Your medical records must document that the products used came from Nurse Assist/SteriCare
- Your injury must have occurred between 2021–2024
Types of Qualifying Injuries:
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- Surgical site infections requiring additional treatment
- Bloodstream infections (septicemia)
- Severe infections requiring hospitalization
- Infections leading to septic shock
- Cases requiring amputation due to infection
Virginia residents who meet these criteria may be entitled to significant compensation. Our team can review your medical records to determine if you have a valid claim.
Steps After SteriCare Exposure
If you believe you’ve been harmed by contaminated SteriCare products, taking prompt action is important for both your health and legal rights:
Follow all medical advice for treating your infection. Your health comes first, and proper treatment also documents your injuries.
Collect all medical documentation related to your procedure, the products used, infection diagnosis, and subsequent treatments.
Keep a journal of how the infection has affected your daily life, including pain levels, limitations, and inability to work.
Complete our Instant Case Evaluation to determine if you qualify for compensation before legal deadlines expire.
Check Your Eligibility Now
If you developed an infection after exposure to SteriCare products, don’t wait to discover if you qualify for compensation. Our Virginia SteriCare Solutions attorneys can evaluate your case and fight for the justice you deserve. Use our simple Instant Case Evaluation today.