Understanding the SteriCare Contamination Crisis
SteriCare Solutions products are saline and sterile water solutions used in California medical facilities for irrigation during surgeries, wound cleaning, and various other medical procedures. Healthcare providers and patients trusted these products to be completely sterile and safe for direct contact with vulnerable tissues.
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 compromised immune systems or chronic health conditions.
When these contaminated solutions were used during medical procedures, California patients were directly exposed to harmful bacteria. This led to 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 Consequences of SteriCare Contamination
The bacterial contamination in SteriCare Solutions products has caused severe health impacts for California patients. When these supposedly sterile medical products were used in procedures, harmful bacteria were introduced directly into vulnerable tissues. Here are the most significant health consequences:
Patients experienced serious bacterial infections at surgical sites and wound areas requiring extensive medical treatment and hospitalization.
Some infections involved bacteria resistant to common antibiotics, requiring more aggressive treatments with increased side effects.
Many victims required additional surgeries to clean infected wounds, remove damaged tissue, and address spreading infections.
Severe infections led to lasting health problems, including chronic pain, reduced mobility, and permanent tissue damage.
In critical cases, bacteria entered the bloodstream, causing sepsis that required intensive care and carried significant mortality risk.
These serious health outcomes were entirely preventable had Nurse Assist properly ensured the sterility of their medical products. California victims deserve compensation for these life-altering injuries.
Legal Grounds for SteriCare Lawsuits
Walter Clark Legal Group is building strong cases against Nurse Assist based on established legal principles. Our California SteriCare lawyers understand how to effectively pursue these claims:
Medical product manufacturers are strictly liable for injuries caused by defective products regardless of whether negligence can be proven.
SteriCare products had clear manufacturing defects. They were marketed as sterile but contained dangerous bacteria causing infections.
Evidence suggests significant breakdowns in quality control systems that should have detected contamination before distribution.
California’s strong consumer protection laws provide additional legal avenues for holding manufacturers accountable for dangerous products.
Our California 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.
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. Walter Clark Legal Group 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 an infection and received treatment as a result
- 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 Procedures:
- Surgical procedures where SteriCare irrigation was used
- Wound cleaning and debridement using SteriCare products
- Medical device insertion where SteriCare was used for irrigation
- Other medical treatments where sterile irrigation solutions were used
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 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:
Request complete records documenting your procedure, the specific 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 income lost due to 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 delay seeking legal guidance. Our California SteriCare Solutions attorneys can evaluate your case and fight for the compensation you deserve. Use our simple Instant Case Evaluation now.