The SteriCare Contamination Crisis

SteriCare Solutions products are saline and sterile water solutions used in medical facilities across South Carolina for irrigation during surgeries, wound cleaning, and various other 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. Testing identified dangerous pathogens including Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC), bacteria particularly threatening to patients with compromised immune systems or chronic health conditions.

The consequences for South Carolina patients have been severe. When medical professionals unknowingly used these contaminated products during procedures, patients were exposed to harmful bacteria that caused serious infections. Many required 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.

Health Impacts of Contaminated SteriCare Products

The bacterial contamination in SteriCare Solutions products has caused serious health consequences for South Carolina 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:

Localized Infections

Patients experienced painful, dangerous infections at surgical sites and wound areas after procedures where contaminated SteriCare products were used.

Systemic Spread

In many cases, bacteria from contaminated irrigation fluids spread beyond the initial site, causing systemic infections throughout the body.

Aggressive Treatments

Fighting these infections often required extensive medical interventions, including powerful antibiotics with their own significant side effects.

Surgical Interventions

Many patients required additional surgeries to remove infected tissue, drain abscesses, or address other complications from SteriCare-related infections.

Permanent Damage

Even after recovery, many South Carolina victims face lasting health issues, including chronic pain, disability, and psychological trauma.

These serious health outcomes were entirely preventable had Nurse Assist properly ensured their products’ sterility. South Carolina victims deserve compensation for these life-altering injuries caused by contaminated medical products.

Legal Basis for SteriCare Lawsuits

Joye Law Firm is building strong cases against Nurse Assist based on established legal principles. Our South Carolina SteriCare lawyers understand how to effectively pursue these complex cases:

Product Liability

Medical product manufacturers must ensure safety. By distributing contaminated products labeled as “sterile,” Nurse Assist breached this duty.

Negligent Manufacturing

Evidence suggests significant failures in manufacturing processes and quality control that allowed bacterial contamination to occur and persist.

Breach of Warranties

By marketing their products as “sterile,” Nurse Assist created express warranties about product safety that were violated by contamination.

Regulatory Violations

The contamination represents potential violations of FDA regulations for sterile medical products, strengthening claims against the manufacturer.

Our South Carolina SteriCare contamination attorneys are leveraging these legal principles to hold Nurse Assist accountable for the harm caused to patients throughout our state. We’re fighting for compensation covering medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

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. Joye Law Firm is currently evaluating cases that meet the following criteria:

Qualification Requirements:

  • SteriCare/Nurse Assist “sterile” medical water was used during your procedure
  • You were diagnosed with an infection and received medical treatment as a result
  • The infection developed within 14 days of exposure to the SteriCare product
  • Your medical records confirm the use of Nurse Assist/SteriCare products
  • Your injury occurred between 2021 and 2024

Types of Qualifying Infections:

  • Surgical site infections requiring additional treatment
  • Bloodstream infections (septicemia)
  • Severe infections that required hospitalization
  • Infections resulting in tissue damage or amputation
  • Other serious infections linked to SteriCare exposure

South Carolina residents who meet these criteria may be entitled to significant compensation. Our legal team can review your medical records to determine whether you have a valid claim.

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:

Medical Documentation

Request complete records of your procedure, the products used, infection diagnosis, and all treatments received for your infection.

Treatment Compliance

Follow all medical advice for treating your infection, as proper treatment is essential for both your health and documenting your case.

Impact Recording

Keep a detailed journal of how the infection has affected your daily life, including pain levels, mobility issues, and inability to work.

Legal Consultation

Complete our Instant Online Case Evaluation to determine if you qualify for a SteriCare lawsuit before time limits expire.

Find Out If You Qualify

If you developed an infection after a procedure using SteriCare products, don’t wait to explore your legal options. Our South Carolina SteriCare attorneys can evaluate your case and help you understand your rights.

Use our simple Instant Online Case Evaluation now.

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