Start ClaimThe Hidden Dangers of Contaminated SteriCare Medical Products
When you trust medical products to be sterile, you expect them to be safe. Sadly, many Californians have discovered that Nurse Assist’s SteriCare Solutions saline and sterile water products were contaminated with dangerous bacteria. These products, used in medical facilities across California, have caused serious infections leading to hospitalizations, amputations, and even death.
The Jurewitz Law Group is investigating claims from patients harmed by these contaminated products. If you developed an infection after a medical procedure using SteriCare irrigation fluids between 2021 and 2024, you may be eligible for compensation.
These weren’t just accidents. They were preventable tragedies caused by a company’s failure to ensure their “sterile” products were actually sterile. Our SteriCare Solutions contamination attorneys are committed to holding Nurse Assist accountable for the harm they’ve caused to California patients.
Understanding SteriCare Contamination
SteriCare Solutions products, manufactured by Nurse Assist, LLC, are saline and sterile water solutions used in healthcare settings for irrigation during surgeries, wound cleaning, and various medical procedures where sterility is essential. Healthcare professionals and patients trusted these products to be completely free from contaminants.
In 2023, Nurse Assist issued a critical recall after the FDA discovered these supposedly sterile solutions contained harmful bacteria, including Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC). This group of bacteria is especially dangerous to patients with weakened immune systems or chronic conditions.
When contaminated irrigation fluids contact open wounds or surgical sites, bacteria can enter the bloodstream, causing severe infections. Patients have experienced surgical site infections, sepsis, tissue death requiring amputation, extended hospitalizations, and even death. Medical research has confirmed the direct link between these contaminated products and patient infections, with identical bacterial strains found in both patient samples and the irrigation solutions.
The Serious Health Risks of Contaminated SteriCare Products
The FDA recall of SteriCare Solutions products came too late for many patients who suffered severe infections. These supposedly sterile products contained dangerous bacteria that caused various complications. Here are some of the most significant health risks associated with contaminated SteriCare products:
Contaminated SteriCare solutions have caused serious bacterial infections, often requiring weeks of intensive antibiotic treatment. These infections can spread rapidly, especially in patients with compromised immune systems.
When used during surgeries, contaminated irrigation fluids can introduce bacteria directly into surgical sites, leading to wound breakdown, delayed healing, and the need for additional procedures.
The bacteria found in contaminated SteriCare products can trigger sepsis, a life-threatening condition where infection spreads throughout the body, causing organ damage and potentially death.
In severe cases, infections have progressed to tissue death, requiring partial or complete limb amputations. These devastating outcomes have permanently altered patients’ lives.
Even after the initial infection is treated, patients may face chronic health issues, ongoing medical care, physical therapy, and significant lifestyle adjustments.
Patients exposed to contaminated SteriCare products deserve justice. The Jurewitz Law Group SteriCare attorneys are committed to holding the manufacturer accountable for failing to ensure their products’ safety.
The Legal Basis for SteriCare Lawsuits
If you’ve been harmed by contaminated SteriCare products, you have legal options. Our California SteriCare lawyers are building cases based on several strong legal principles:
Manufacturers must ensure their products are safe. By distributing contaminated irrigation fluids labeled as “sterile,” Nurse Assist breached this fundamental obligation and can be held strictly liable for resulting injuries.
Evidence suggests Nurse Assist didn’t promptly alert healthcare providers about contamination risks. They may have known about sterility issues before the official recall but continued distributing dangerous products.
SteriCare lawsuits allege Nurse Assist was negligent in quality control and testing. The presence of bacteria demonstrates a critical breakdown in essential safeguards for products marketed as “sterile.”
The contamination represents potential violations of strict FDA requirements for sterile medical products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, strengthening claims against the manufacturer.
The Jurewitz Law Group’s SteriCare contamination attorneys understand these legal principles and how they apply to your situation. Multiple cases have already been filed nationwide, with compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and potentially punitive damages.
Who Can File a SteriCare Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered an infection after exposure to SteriCare Solutions products, you may qualify for compensation. The Jurewitz Law Group is evaluating cases that meet specific criteria:
Qualification Requirements:
- Must have used SteriCare/Nurse Assist “sterile” medical water during a procedure
- Must have been diagnosed with an infection and received treatment
- Infection must have occurred within 14 days of using the saline
- Must have documentation that the saline used came from Nurse Assist/SteriCare
- Injury must have occurred between 2021–2024
Types of Qualifying Injuries:
- Surgical site infections requiring additional treatment
- Bloodstream infections (septicemia)
- Severe infections requiring hospitalization
- Infections leading to septic shock
- Cases requiring amputation due to infection
- Infections resulting in organ damage
California 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 to Take If You've Been Harmed by SteriCare Products
If you believe contaminated SteriCare products caused your infection, taking quick action is important for your health and legal rights. Here’s what you should do:
Seek complete medical records documenting your procedure, the products used, your infection diagnosis, and all treatments received. These records provide crucial evidence connecting your injury to SteriCare products.
If possible, save any information about the specific SteriCare products used in your treatment, including lot numbers or packaging. This evidence can strengthen your case.
Legal deadlines limit how long you have to file a claim. California law sets strict timeframes, and waiting too long could prevent you from receiving compensation for your injuries.
Complete our Instant Case Evaluation to determine if you qualify for a SteriCare lawsuit. This quick assessment can help you understand your legal options without obligation.
Get Your SteriCare Case Evaluated Today
If you developed an infection after a medical procedure using SteriCare products, don’t wait to seek justice. Our California SteriCare Solutions attorneys are ready to review your case and fight for the compensation you deserve for medical bills, lost income, and suffering.
Time limits apply to these cases. Our Instant Online Case Evaluation can quickly determine if you qualify for a claim. Take the first step toward justice today.