The SteriCare Contamination Crisis
SteriCare Solutions products are saline and sterile water solutions used in Florida 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 Florida 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 serious health consequences for Florida 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 bacterial infections at surgical sites and wound areas, often requiring extensive medical intervention.
Many Florida victims required extended hospital stays, sometimes for weeks or months, to manage infections from contaminated products.
Infected patients often needed additional surgeries to clean wounds, remove dead tissue, and address spreading infections.
In severe cases, infections progressed to tissue death, with some patients requiring partial or complete limb amputations.
When bacteria entered the bloodstream, patients developed sepsis, a potentially fatal condition requiring intensive care and emergency interventions.
These serious health outcomes were entirely preventable had Nurse Assist properly ensured their products’ sterility. Florida victims deserve compensation for these life-altering injuries caused by contaminated medical products.
Legal Basis for SteriCare Lawsuits
Boohoff Law is building strong cases against Nurse Assist based on well-established legal principles. Our Florida SteriCare lawyers understand how to effectively pursue these claims:
Medical product manufacturers must ensure safety. Nurse Assist failed this duty by distributing contaminated products labeled as “sterile.”
Evidence suggests significant failures in manufacturing processes and quality control that allowed bacterial contamination to occur.
By marketing products as “sterile,” Nurse Assist created express warranties about product safety that were violated by contamination.
The company appears to have failed to perform adequate testing that would have revealed contamination before distribution.
Our Florida SteriCare contamination attorneys are leveraging these legal principles to hold Nurse Assist accountable. 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. Boohoff Law 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 a subsequent 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 Scenarios
- Infections following surgical procedures where SteriCare irrigation was used
- Infections after wound cleaning or irrigation with SteriCare products
- Healthcare-associated infections traced to contaminated SteriCare solutions
- Infections during hospitalization where SteriCare products were used in your care
Florida 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.
Do You Qualify for a SteriCare Lawsuit?
If you believe you’ve been harmed by contaminated SteriCare products, taking prompt action is important for both your health and legal rights:
Request complete records of your procedure, the products used, infection diagnosis, and all treatments received.
Create a detailed timeline showing when your procedure occurred, when symptoms appeared, and how your infection progressed.
Track all expenses related to your infection, including medical bills, medication costs, and lost income from inability to work.
Complete our quick Instant Case Evaluation to determine if you qualify for compensation while time permits.
Check Your Eligibility Today
If you developed an infection after exposure to SteriCare products, don’t wait to explore your legal options. Our Florida SteriCare Solutions attorneys are ready to evaluate your case and fight for the justice you deserve. Use our Instant Case Evaluation now.