Hospital Bacterial Outbreaks
Hospital Superbug Outbreaks: 2026 Investigation & Litigation Updates Active investigations at Vanderbilt, Providence, and UCLA have linked routine procedures to life-threatening infections like CRE, Sepsis, and bloodborne pathogens. While manufacturers are often to blame, 2025-2026 findings suggest hospital cleaning breaches are also at fault. If you contracted a “superbug” or received a notice of exposure after a recent endoscopy, you may have a claim for medical negligence. Learn the signs of hospital-acquired infections and how new 2026 CDC safety mandates may affect your case.
Olympus Endoscope Recalls
Olympus Recall Alert: New January 2026 Warnings & Fatal Infection Risks Beyond the October 2025 “superbug” alerts, Olympus has expanded its 2026 recalls to include fatal component failures in ViziShot needles and high-risk insufflation units. With the FDA now blocking 58 models from U.S. entry, patients who suffered sepsis or injury after a 2024–2025 procedure may have a critical claim. Learn about the new 10X magnification standards and why the 2026 recall expansions are being called a “systemic failure” by legal experts.
Olympus Duodenoscope Infection Lawsuits
Olympus Duodenoscope Infections: October 2025 Safety Alert & Lawsuit Update A critical October 2025 safety notice has linked Olympus TJF-series duodenoscopes to ongoing “superbug” outbreaks and sepsis. Despite following sterilization protocols, patients are contracting drug-resistant infections due to a design defect in the device’s elevator mechanism. If you underwent an ERCP procedure and suffered a severe infection or organ failure, you may be eligible for the 2026 wave of litigation.
