Contact the Houston Drug Injury Attorneys at Denena & Points Immediately if You have Information Related to a Fungal Meningitis Infection in Texas Caused by Contaminated Drugs
It’s vital that the FDA be kept update on any new infections and the possible source of the contaminated drug. The FDA attempted to compile a list of facilities that received the contaminated drugs, but admitted that list was inaccurate. Your information could help.
As part of the efforts of the Houston Drug Injury Attorneys at Denena & Points to ensure that victims of tainted medications receive the help and information they need as soon as possible, we are requesting those with important information about actual fungal meningitis infections in Texas to contact us. You can reach us anytime toll free at 877-307-9500 or online by filling out the contact form on our web page. We thank you for your assistance in helping us to gather important current information that we hope can help potential victims of the meningitis outbreak in Texas.
The FDA Posted and then Removed Lists Related to the Meningitis Outbreak due to Inaccuracies
The fungal meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated drugs from the New England Compounding Center (NECC) has now infected approximately 300 people and killed more than 20. On Monday, the FDA had put up a 28-page list on its website that purported to list the names and locations of the medical facilities that had purchased the potentially dangerous, contaminated drugs from the NECC.
If you’ve been relying on this list to determine whether you are safe from danger of infection, don’t. The FDA had already taken the list down on the same day that it was posted, citing technical problems with the list and incorrect data.
The FDA also removed a 261-page list that purported to identify specific NECC drugs that went to the medical centers on the 28-page list. (Source: Terri Gruca, kvue.com, 10/22/12) By clicking here you can access a previously posted 71-page list of all NECC products manufactured since January 2012. That list, however, does not identify facilities that received the drugs.
Current Health Advice for Patients Potentially Affected by the Contaminated Drugs:
If you received an injection of an NECC steroid or another NECC product on or after May 21, 2012, remain vigilant for symptoms of infection and for further information updates regarding the contaminated drugs from the NECC. Contact your physician f you are concerned about your risk of infection.
The FDA says that there is less risk if you received your medication BEFORE May 21, 2012 and that you likely only need to contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing the symptoms of infection.
The Symptoms of a Meningitis Infection Include:
Patients who received NECC steroid injections other parts of the body, who received cardioplegic solutions made by the NECC, and who received NECC eye medications should also be particularly alert for symptoms that might include:
Drainage from the surgical site that could indicate an infection in the chest.
Don’t take chances. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you are experiencing the symptoms of a possible infection related to contaminated drugs from the NECC.