Fungal Meningitis Associated with Contaminated Epidural Injections
Medical Malpractice Injuries
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating the outbreak of fungal meningitis across the country. This fungal meningitis is the result of a contaminated epidural steroid injection called methylprednisolone acetate which was produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC), a pharmacy in Framington, Massachusetts. There have been well over 100 known cases in many states. Tragically there have also been many deaths. NECC has issued a recall of these injections, but it is expected that the outbreak of Fungal Meningitis will expand.
There were no shipments of the contaminated injections shipped to Kentucky, however, neighboring states (Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois, West Virginia and Virginia) all have healthcare facilities that received the methylprednisolone acetate epidural steroid injections. The list of healthcare facilities receiving the contaminated injections is below.
CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER DBA | 559-740-4094 | VISALIA | CA |
ENCINO OUTPATIENT SURGICENTER | 818-986-1037 | ENCINO | CA |
UKIAH VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER | 707-463-7345 | UKIAH | CA |
UNIVERSAL PAIN MANAGEMENAT | 661-267-6876 x166 | PALMDALE | CA |
INTERVENTIONAL SPINE AND SPORTS MED | 203-598-7246 | MIDDLEBURY | CT |
FLORIDA PAIN CLINIC | 352-237-5906 | OCALA | FL |
INTERVENTIONAL REHAB CENTER | 850-484-8800 | PENSACOLA | FL |
MARION PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER | 352-622-1845 | OCALA | FL |
NORTH COUNTY SURGICENTER | 561-626-6446 | PALM BEACH GARDENS | FL |
ORLANDO CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SURGERY | 407-426-8331 | ORLANDO | FL |
PAIN CONSULTANTS OF WEST FLORIDA | 850-494-0000 | PENSACOLA | FL |
SURGERY CENTER OF OCALA | 352-237-5906 | OCALA | FL |
SURGICAL PARK CENTER | 305-271-9100 x226 | MIAMI | FL |
FORSYTH STREET AMBULATORY SURG. CTR. | 478-749-1610 | MACON | GA |
PAIN SPECIALISTS OF IDAHO | 208 522 7246 | IDAHO FALLS | ID |
WALTER KNOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 208-365-3561 x3342 | EMMETT | ID |
APAC CENTERS FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT | 708-483-7007 | WESTCHESTER | IL |
APAC CENTERS FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT | 773-935-2760 | CHICAGO | IL |
THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 773-975-6734 | CHICAGO | IL |
AMBULATORY CARE CENTER LLC | 812-475-1800 | EVANSVILLE | IN |
FORT WAYNE PHYSICAL MEDICINE | 260-436-9337 | FORT WAYNE | IL |
OSMC OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 574-266-4173 | ELKHART | IN |
SOUTH BEND CLINIC | 574-237-9372 | SOUTH BEND | IN |
UNION HOSPITAL | 812 238 4964 | TERRE HAUTE | IN |
WELLSPRING | 812-376-0700 | COLUMBUS | IN |
BALTIMORE PAIN MANAGEMENT | 410-682-5040 | BALTIMORE | MD |
BERLIN INTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT | 410-641-3759 | BERLIN | MD |
BOX HILL SURGERY CENTER | 410-877-8141 | ABINGDON | MD |
GREENSPRING SURGERY CENTER | 410-653-0077 | BALTIMORE | MD |
HARFORD COUNTY ASC, LLC | 410-538-7000 | EDGEWOOD | MD |
PAIN MEDICINE SPECIALISTS | 410-825-6945 | TOWSON | MD |
SURGCENTER OF BEL AIR | 410-638-5523 | BEL AIR | MD |
MICHIGAN NEUROSURGICAL INST. | 810-606-7112 | GRAND BLANC | MI |
MICHIGAN PAIN SPECIALISTS | 734-995-7246 | BRIGHTON | MI |
NEUROMUSCULAR & REHABILITATION | 231-935-0860 | TRAVERSE CITY | MI |
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 586-427-1000 | WARREN | MI |
MAPS-EDINA MEDICAL PAIN CLINIC | 763-537-6000 | MINNEAPOLIS | MN |
MAPS-MEDICAL ADVANCED PAIN | 763-537-6000 | FRIDLEY | MN |
MEDICAL ADVANCED PAIN SPECIALISTS* | 763-537-6000 x238 | SHAKOPEE | MN |
MEDICAL ADVANCED PAIN SPECIALISTS. | 763-537-6000 | TRAVERSE CITY | MI |
MINNESOTA SURGERY CENTER | 763-767-7139 | EDINA | MN |
MINNESOTA SURGERY CENTER- | 763-537-6000 | MAPLE GROVE | MN |
HIGH POINT SURGERY | 336-878-6048 | HIGH POINT | NC |
NORTH CAROLINA ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC | 919-403-5148 | DURHAM | NC |
SURGERY CENTER OF WILSON | 252-237-5649 | WILSON | NC |
DR. O'CONNELL'S PAIN CARE CTR | 603-335-5070 | MERRIMACK | NH |
DR. O'CONNELL'S PAINCARE CENTERS, INC | 603-692-3166 | SOMERSWORTH | NH |
CENTRAL JERSEY ORTHOPEDICS SPECIALISTS PC | 908-561-2122 | SOUTH PLAINFIELD | NJ |
EDISON SURGICAL CENTER | 732-452-0123 | EDISON | NJ |
IF PAIN ASSOCIATES / ISAIAH FLORENCE | 201-287-1100 | TEANECK | NJ |
PREMIER ORTHOPEDICS SURG. ASSOC., LLC | 856-690-1750 | VINELAND | NJ |
COMPREHENSIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT | 973-796-5216 | SPARTA | NJ |
SOUTH JERSEY HEALTH CARE | 856-363-1558 | ELMER | NJ |
SOUTH JERSEY HEALTHCARE | 856-641-7557 | VINELAND | NJ |
SAHARA SURGERY CENTER | 702-362-7874 | LAS VEGAS | NV |
BUTANI, SUNIL H. PHYSICIAN PC | 516-747-5042td> | MINEOLA | NY |
OBOSA MEDICAL SERVICES | 914-530-2323 | MOUNT VERNON | NY |
ROCHESTER BRAIN AND SPINE | 585-334-5560 | ROCHESTER | NY |
BKC PAIN SPECIALISTS,LLC | 740-387-7246 | MARION | OH |
CINCINNATI PAIN MANAGEMENT | 513 891 0022 | CINCINNATI | OH |
MARION PAIN CLINIC | 740-375-0200 | MARION | OH |
ORTHO-SPINE REHAB. CENTER, INC. | DUBLIN | OH | |
ALLEGHENY PAIN MANAGEMENT | 814-940-2000 | ALTOONA | PA |
SOUTH HILLS PAIN & REHAB ASSOC. | 412-469-7722 | JEFFERSON HILLS | PA |
NEW ENGLAND ANESTHESIOLOGY (NEA) | 401-490-7530 | WARWICK | RI |
OCEAN STATE PAIN MANAGEMENT | 401-766-7700 | WOONSOCKET | RI |
OCEAN STATE PAIN MANAGEMENT- | 401 884 6070 | EAST GREENWICH | RI |
INTERVENE MD | 843-216-4844 | MOUNT PLEASANT | SC |
PCA PAIN CARE CENTER- | 865-835-5196 | OAK RIDGE | TN |
SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 931-484-2500 x125 | CROSSVILLE | TN |
ST. THOMAS OUTPATIENT NEUROSURGIACL | 615-341-3425 | NASHVILLE | TN |
DALLAS BACK PAIN MANAGEMENT | 214-445-5077 | DALLAS | TX |
HARRIS METHODIST SOUTHLAKE CENTER | 817-748-8778 | SOUTHLAKE | TX |
INSIGHT IMAGING-ROANOKE | 540-581-0882 | ROANOKE | VA |
NEW RIVER VALLEY SURGERY CENTER | 540-639-5888 | CHRISTIANSBURG | VA |
PARS INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 304-865-7277 | PARKERSBURG | WV |
The contaminated shipments of steroid injections took place beginning on May 21, 2012. As of September 26, 2012 New England Compounding Center voluntarily recalled all of these injections. Doctors at these facilities have been contacting their patients who were potentially exposed to the contaminated epidural steroid injections. Symptoms of Fungal Meningitis may include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Stiff Neck
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light
- Altered mental state
Fungal Meningitis is not contagious. It is spread from a fungus through the blood to the spinal canal. People most at risk are those with weakened immune systems, including AIDS and cancer patients. There are treatment options that include intravenous therapy. If you think you have received the spinal steroid injections from one of the treatment centers listed, contact a doctor immediately.
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If you or a loved one has suffered fungal meningitis as the result of this contaminated epidural steroid injection, you may want to explore your legal rights as well. You are encouraged to contact Brett H. Oppenheimer, PLLC. Brett is a Kentucky medical malpractice lawyer who can offer you guidance and answer your questions about the potential of pursuing a claim. Many patients who suffer serious health issues stemming from defective pharmaceuticals deserve to be compensated for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering (both physical and mental).
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