The SteriCare Contamination Crisis

SteriCare Solutions products are saline and sterile water solutions used in Colorado medical facilities for irrigation during surgeries, wound cleaning, and other medical procedures. Healthcare providers relied on these products to be completely sterile and safe for 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 have been devastating for Colorado patients. 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.

Laboratory testing has 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 Colorado patients. When these supposedly sterile products were used in medical procedures, they introduced dangerous bacteria directly into vulnerable tissues. Here are the most significant health impacts:

Post-Surgical Infections

Patients experienced serious infections at surgical sites after procedures where contaminated SteriCare products were used for irrigation.

Aggressive Treatment

SteriCare-related infections often required aggressive antibiotic therapy, sometimes administered intravenously for weeks or months.

Tissue Damage

Bacterial infections caused significant tissue damage, with some patients requiring surgical debridement to remove infected tissue.

Septic Complications

When bacteria entered the bloodstream, patients developed potentially fatal sepsis requiring intensive care and emergency interventions.

Permanent Harm

Many Colorado patients face lasting health consequences, including chronic pain, reduced mobility, and psychological trauma from their ordeal.

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

Legal Basis for SteriCare Lawsuits

The Wilhite Law Firm is building strong cases against Nurse Assist based on well-established legal principles. Our Colorado SteriCare lawyers understand how to effectively pursue these claims:

Product Liability

Medical manufacturers must ensure product safety. Nurse Assist failed this duty by distributing contaminated products labeled as “sterile.”

Manufacturing Defects

The presence of bacteria in supposedly sterile products represents a clear manufacturing defect that made these products unreasonably dangerous.

Quality Control

Evidence suggests significant breakdowns in Nurse Assist’s quality control systems that should have detected contamination before distribution.

Failure to Warn

The company failed to promptly alert healthcare providers about contamination risks when problems were first detected.

Our Colorado SteriCare 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. The Wilhite Law Firm 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 of this exposure
  • 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 Infections:

  • Surgical site infections requiring additional treatment
  • Bloodstream infections (septicemia) requiring hospitalization
  • Severe infections leading to septic shock
  • Infections requiring amputation or extensive tissue removal
  • Other serious infections linked to SteriCare product exposure

Colorado 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:

Medical Records

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

Treatment Timeline

Create a detailed timeline showing when your procedure occurred, when symptoms began, and how your infection progressed.

Financial Impact

Track all expenses related to your infection, including medical bills, medication costs, and lost income due to inability to work.

Case Evaluation

Complete our quick Instant Case Evaluation to determine if you qualify for compensation while time permits.

Discover If You Have a Claim

If you developed an infection after exposure to SteriCare products, don’t wait to explore your legal options. Our Colorado SteriCare contamination attorneys are ready to evaluate your case and fight for the justice you deserve. Use our simple Instant Case Evaluation now.

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