Texas EzriCare Eye Drops Lawyer

EzriCare Artificial Tears, a brand of eye drops from Walmart, has been linked to a deadly outbreak of infections in Texas and other states.

Need a Texas EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you were diagnosed with a Pseudomonas infection after using EzriCare Artificial Tears Eye Drops, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.

Eye Drops Linked to Infection Outbreak in Texas

In February 2023, health officials warned that EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears were linked to a deadly outbreak of drug-resistant infections in Texas and other states.

As of May 15, 2023, the CDC reported that 81 people in 18 states (CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IL, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI)  were infected with “a rare strain of extensively drug-resistant P. aeruginosa.” Four people died and there were 14 reports of vision loss, plus another 4 people who had to have their infected eyeball surgically removed.

EzriCare Eye Drops Linked to Blindness, Hospitalization & Death

The infections linked to EzriCare Eye Drops were linked to reports of permanent vision loss, hospitalizion, and 1 person who died when the infection spread to their bloodstream, according to the CDC:

Patient outcomes include permanent vision loss resulting from ocular infection, hospitalization, and death of one patient with bloodstream infection.”

What Happened?

EzriCare Artificial Tears are preservative-free, which means they do not contain any ingredients to kill bacteria. They were sold at Walmart and other stores nationwide.

Opened bottles of EzriCare Artificial Tears tested positive for the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a germ that is common in soil and water. It is sometimes called a “superbug” because it is highly antibiotic-resistant.

The CDC warned that this strain of Pseudomonas was resistant to carbapenem antibiotics, as well as ceftazidime and cefepime.

Where Were Infections Reported?

As of May 2023, eye drop infection have been reported in 18 states, including Texas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

What Should I Do?

Clinicians and consumers should NOT use EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 10mg in 1mL) in ½ fl. oz (15mL) containers (NDC: 79503-0101-15).

What is the Risk?

• Eye infection
• Vision loss
• Blindness
• Bloodstream infection
• Hospitalization
• Death

Pseudomonas Bacteria in Hospital Settings

Pseudomonas is sometimes called a “superbug” because it can resist many antibiotics, making treatment very difficult. According to the CDC, multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa caused an estimated 32,600 infections among hospitalized patients and 2,700 estimated deaths in the United States.

Need an EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawyer in Texas?

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Collen’s amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas.”

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