SteriCare Sterile Water & Saline Solution products were recalled in 2023 due to reports that medical patients treated with the product developed life-threatening infections. People who were treated with the recalled product and suffered harm may be entitled to recover compensation for their damages by filing a SteriCare lawsuit.
If you or a loved one was treated with a contaminated SteriCare product and developed a bacterial infection, you should immediately contact an experienced defective product attorney with a proven track record of success.
At Meyers & Flowers, our defective medical products attorneys have helped recover billions of dollars in compensation for clients harmed by defective medical products. We want to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve as well.
Call (630) 232-6333 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss whether you are eligible to file a SteriCare lawsuit.
What Are SteriCare Sterile Water and Saline Solutions Used For?
Sterile water and saline solutions are used to clean wounds, flush medical tubing, such as catheters and IVs, and for rinsing body cavities.
Why Were SteriCare Sterile Water and Saline Solutions Recalled?
Some SteriCare products were voluntarily recalled in November 2023 because the company discovered that some of the product packages had weak barriers that may have allowed bacteria to enter the product.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now labeled the SteriCare Recall a Class I recall, the most serious level of recalls, because the products could pose a risk of severe injury or death.
Which SteriCare Sterile Water and Saline Solutions Were Recalled?
You can find the complete list of recalled SteriCare products, with brand names and product numbers, on the FDA SteriCare recall notice.
Injuries That May Occur From the Use of SteriCare Products
Because harmful bacteria may have contaminated the products, they are no longer sterile. Introducing the contaminated solution into a person’s body cavity or bloodstream can potentially cause severe bacterial infections.
Infections from contaminated products may appear in wounds, the urinary tract, bloodstream, respiratory system, or other bodily tissues.
Patients at the Greatest Risk From Exposure to SteriCare Water and Saline Solution
Individuals with compromised immune systems are at the highest risk of developing a severe bacterial infection from the contaminated solution. Vulnerable patients include:
- Elderly patients.
- Critically ill patients.
- Cancer patients.
- Pregnant women.
- Anyone with a chronic disease or a compromised immune system.
Other Names That Recalled SteriCare Products May Be Marketed Under
SteriCare Sterile Water & Saline Solution may be sold and marketed under the following names:
- Medline.
- Cardinal Health.
- McKesson.
- Atrium.
- Covidien.
- Halyard Owens Minor.
If you were treated with a water and saline solution bearing one of these names, you may have been exposed to harmful bacteria that could result in life-threatening illness.
What to Do If You Were Treated with a SteriCare Product
If you were treated with a SteriCare saline solution during surgery, to clean a wound, or to flush an IV or catheter after November 2021 and developed a severe infection, you may be eligible to file a SteriCare lawsuit.
You should promptly consult an experienced defective medical product attorney to discuss your eligibility to file a claim.
Recoverable Damages in a SteriCare Lawsuit
In a successful defective products lawsuit, you may be able to recover economic damages such as current and future medical expenses, current and future lost wages, and other financial costs incurred due to your injury.
You may also be able to recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible costs.
Contact Meyers & Flowers Today
If you have been treated with a recalled SteriCare water and saline solution, you should consult an experienced defective products lawyer to evaluate your claim.
At Meyers & Flowers Trial Attorneys, we have helped recover billions of dollars for clients injured by defective medical products, and we are committed to helping you secure maximum compensation for your damages.
Call (630) 232-6333 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.