Contaminated IV Deaths

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Six different Alabama hospitals are connected to reports of patients exposed to dangerous bacteria found in their intravenous (IV) fluid bags. Health officials are currently investigating the cause of the outbreak and the resulting deaths.

Who has been affected?

Nine people died after receiving IV fluid bags infected with Serratia marcescens bacteria and 10 others were sickened.

Serratia marcescens is usually found growing around toilets, bathroom tile grout, and in showers. These conditions often require a bleach disinfectant to kill the bacteria.

When introduced into the bloodstream, the bacteria can cause infections in the urinary tract, respiratory tract, or eyes and result in death. 

What hospitals were involved?

According to Alabama health officials, patients at the following six hospitals were administered contaminated IV bags:

• Cooper Green Mercy Hospital
• Medical West
• Prattville Baptist Hospital
• Princeton Baptist Medical Center
• Select Specialty Hospital
• Shelby Baptist Medical Center

How could this have happened?

A joint investigation by the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently underway to determine how Serratia marcescens could have been present in what is supposed to be a sterile IV solution.

Has there been an IV bag recall?

Meds IV, the pharmacy that supplied the IV bags to the six Birmingham-area hospitals, has pulled affected products off the market.

What should I do?

If a loved one died after being exposed to bacteria in his or her IV bag, we want to do everything in our power for you and your family. Contact us today to learn about your legal rights and how we may be able to help.

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