The SteriCare Contamination Crisis
SteriCare Solutions, manufactured by Nurse Assist LLC, produces saline and sterile water products used in countless medical procedures throughout North Carolina and nationwide. These solutions irrigate surgical sites, clean wounds, and perform other essential functions where absolute sterility is critical.
In 2023, Nurse Assist issued an urgent recall after discovering bacterial contamination in these supposedly sterile products. FDA investigations revealed the presence of dangerous bacteria, including Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC), which are pathogens particularly harmful to patients with compromised immune systems or chronic health conditions.
When these contaminated fluids contact open wounds, surgical sites, or body cavities, bacteria can enter the bloodstream, causing serious infections. North Carolina patients suffered devastating consequences, including surgical site infections, sepsis, tissue necrosis, and systemic infections requiring intensive treatment.
Brent Adams & Associates is committed to helping North Carolina victims understand their rights and pursue justice against this negligent manufacturer.
Health Consequences of SteriCare Contamination
Patients exposed to contaminated SteriCare products have experienced numerous serious health complications. Our North Carolina SteriCare lawyers are representing individuals who have suffered these preventable conditions:
Infections at surgical sites cause wound breakdown, delayed healing, and often require additional surgeries and extended hospital stays.
Bacteria from contaminated irrigation fluids can enter the bloodstream, causing systemic infections that may lead to septic shock and organ failure.
Severe infections can cause tissue death, particularly in extremities, sometimes requiring amputation to prevent further spread of infection.
Treating resistant bacterial infections often requires weeks of powerful antibiotics, multiple surgical interventions, and lengthy rehabilitation.
Even after successful treatment, patients may suffer lasting complications including chronic pain, reduced mobility, and psychological trauma.
These serious health consequences result directly from a manufacturer’s failure to ensure their “sterile” products were actually free from contamination. North Carolina patients deserve compensation for their suffering.
Legal Grounds for SteriCare Solutions Claims
Brent Adams & Associates’ SteriCare contamination attorneys are helping North Carolina patients pursue justice through several compelling legal arguments:
SteriCare products were fundamentally defective – sold as “sterile” when they contained dangerous bacteria. This clear product defect forms the foundation of these lawsuits.
Evidence suggests Nurse Assist failed to implement proper quality control procedures essential for producing truly sterile medical products used in vulnerable patients.
The manufacturer appears to have had insufficient testing protocols to detect bacterial contamination before products reached healthcare facilities and harmed patients.
Questions exist about whether Nurse Assist knew or should have known about contamination issues before initiating their recall, potentially exposing more patients to harm.
North Carolina patients harmed by these contaminated products have strong legal grounds for seeking compensation. Our experienced product liability attorneys understand how to build compelling cases against negligent medical manufacturers.
Do You Qualify for a SteriCare Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered an infection after exposure to SteriCare products, you may qualify for compensation. Brent Adams & Associates is evaluating cases that meet these specific criteria:
- Product Exposure: You must have been exposed to Nurse Assist/SteriCare “sterile” medical water or saline solution during a medical procedure. This includes surgical irrigation, wound cleaning, or other treatments where these fluids were used.
- Infection Diagnosis: You must have been diagnosed with a bacterial infection and received treatment for that infection. Common infections linked to contaminated SteriCare products include surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and wound infections.
- Timing Connection: Your infection must have developed within 14 days of using the SteriCare product, consistent with the typical incubation period for these bacterial infections.
- Product Verification: Medical records must confirm that the saline or medical water used in your treatment came specifically from Nurse Assist/SteriCare. Hospital records or surgical notes typically document this information.
- Recent Timeframe: Your injury must have occurred between 2021 and 2024, when the contaminated products were distributed to healthcare facilities.
Our North Carolina SteriCare attorneys can review your medical records to determine if you have a valid claim. Even if you’re unsure whether you qualify, our Instant Case Evaluation can quickly assess your situation.
Steps to Take If You've Been Affected
If you believe you’ve been harmed by contaminated SteriCare products, these important steps can protect both your health and legal rights:
Keep detailed records of all medical treatments, prescriptions, hospital stays, and communications with healthcare providers related to your infection.
Request complete copies of your medical records, including surgical notes that may identify which specific products were used during your procedures.
Maintain records of all expenses related to your infection, including medical bills, medication costs, travel expenses, and documentation of lost wages.
Use our Instant Case Evaluation tool to determine if you qualify for compensation. This simple process takes just minutes and can help clarify your legal options.
Take Action Today
If you’ve suffered from an infection after exposure to contaminated SteriCare products, don’t face this challenge alone. Brent Adams & Associates’ experienced North Carolina SteriCare lawyers are ready to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
Complete our Instant Case Evaluation now to determine if you qualify for a claim. There’s no obligation, and it takes just minutes to learn about your legal options.