Officials say there’s a health alert for anyone who’s had procedures at a surgery center in Saddle Brook.
According to officials. The HealthPlus Surgery Center in Bergen County is alerting about 3,000 patients that they may have been exposed to infections.
The warning is for people who had procedures there between January and Sept. 7 of 2018.
Officials said in a letter, “during this period, lapses in infection control in sterilization/cleaning instruments and the injection of medications may have exposed patients to bloodborne pathogens.”
According to officials, the risk of infection is low, but they still want people to get tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV.
Patients will be able to schedule a blood test at no charge, paid for by HealthPlus.
In New Jersey:
Call 1-888-507-0578 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to schedule a test
Testing will take place at the Hudson Regional Hospital located at 55 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094.
Bring the letter you received from the center with you
In New York
Testing can be conducted at any LabCorp location.
You can also call 1-888-507-0578 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to schedule a test
Bring the letter you received, along with the LabCorp enclosure you received, and a photo ID.