Artificial tears have been around for decades. As such, consumers of these products aren’t typically concerned about their safety when using them. Justice for contaminated eye drops from EzriCare & Delsam Pharma
Sadly, two of these products are now under the microscope of government agencies and personal injury lawyers. They’re receiving this scrutiny because they’re suspected of being extremely dangerous to patients.
Because of this, some affected consumers have decided to take legal action for compensation. If you’ve suffered an injury because of these products, you may want to consider filing an EzriCare & Delsam Pharma Eye Drop lawsuit for your losses.
The Problem with EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tear Products
EzriCare and Delsam contaminated eye drops have been available in the U.S. for years.
Recently, however, the use of these two products has been directly linked to the development of a rare antibiotic-resistant infection. This condition, known as carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), can cause serious health problems.
When a person contracts CRPA, they risk the development of infections in areas throughout the body, including:
- Blood
- Lungs
- Eyes
Regarding the latter, victims of CRPA may exhibit a wide range of symptoms and conditions, including:
- Conjunctivitis
- Keratitis
- Partial or complete vision loss
- Pain
Tragically, CRPA can also lead to death and already has in some cases.
The Centers for Disease Control Investigates
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) took swift action once it became aware of the problem. The agency gathered and examined various samples collected between May and December 2022. They found that CRPA had harmed more than 50 patients in 12 states.
These patients suffered from the following conditions:
- Permanent vision loss caused by ocular infection
- Hospitalization; or
- Death
As of May 2023, the number of cases of contaminated eye drops the CDC has identified has increased to 81. The number of states identified by the CDC also increased to 18. They are:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Illinois
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- New York
- Ohio
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wisconsin
As of mid-2023, at least four people have died, over a dozen have experienced vision loss, and four have been forced to have surgery to remove their eyes.
Sadly, the CDC expects the number of infections to rise. In light of this, the agency has recommended that all patients and doctors cease using these products.
Additionally, the agency advises anyone who has experienced issues with these products to consult a doctor immediately.
The Food and Drug Administration Takes Actions
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for reviewing and approving the use of drugs and medical products in the United States. Upon discovering the dangers of these artificial tears products, the FDA opened its own investigation into the matter.
The result was a recommended recall for contaminated Global Pharma artificial tears products. Additionally, the FDA warned consumers and healthcare professionals to stay away from EzriCare and Delsam eye drops.
The FDA also investigated Global Pharma’s factory in Tamilnadu, India. After an in-depth inspection, FDA investigators found that the factory suffered from serious deficiencies.
As a result, the agency issued an import alert for Global Pharma products coming out of this factory. With this alert in place, Global Pharma can’t import drugs into the U.S. until it corrects certain issues.
Filing an EzriCare & Delsam Pharma Eye Drop Lawsuit
Victims of these products can seek compensation for their injuries through an EzriCare & Delsam Pharma Eye Drop Lawsuit. As of mid-2023, several former users of these products have done so themselves. These individuals are seeking damages to make up for the losses they’ve experienced.
Who Can File an EzriCare & Delsam Pharma Eye Drop Lawsuit?
Any person with losses caused by these products from Global Pharma can file a lawsuit for damages. However, they must do so before the statute of limitations expires. This time limit varies from state to state.
The following former users of these products are two of the first people to take direct legal action:
Teresa Phillips
In May 2022, Ms. Phillips purchased EzriCare artificial tears at a Walmart in Florida. Soon after using the product, she began experiencing itchiness and constant pain in her eyes. After successful treatment with antibiotics, it became apparent that more extensive treatment measures would be needed.
Ms. Phillips underwent surgery to deal with some of the issues. Unfortunately, she still suffers from symptoms caused by the infection. Accordingly, she has filed a lawsuit against Global Pharma and Walmart for damages.
Richard Mosley
Richard Mosley, a Kentucky resident, also filed an EzriCare & Delsam Pharma Eye Drop lawsuit for damages relating to his use of an artificial tears product. His suit is actually a class-action lawsuit. It’s composed of numerous plaintiffs with losses also caused by the use of Global Pharma artificial tears products.
Specifically, Mr. Mosley alleges that Global Pharma and others failed to conduct appropriate microbial testing. He also claims that the company failed to implement proper controls relating to package tampering. Mr. Mosley has hired an attorney to fight for him.
Damages
Filing a lawsuit for damages allows victims to seek compensation for various losses. Such losses may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium. In cases of fatalities, a victim’s family can also pursue compensation for burial and funeral expenses.
No amount of money is enough to compensate for some losses. What it can do is bring much-needed relief to injury victims and their families.
Speak with an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Today
Attorney Joel Bieber and his experienced team are ready to meet with you and discuss your options for pursuing justice for your contaminated eye drops injuries. Contact The Joel Bieber Firm today to schedule a free case review and get more information about filing an EzriCacre and Delsam Pharma lawsuit.
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