Woman experienced complications from retained surgical swab at Manukau hospital, resulting in systemic failure and code breach.

A woman had complications after a hysterectomy at Manukau SuperClinic Hospital, where a surgical swab was left inside her. The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner found this incident a clear systemic failure, breaching the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. Health NZ has made recommendations, including reviewing patient records and refresher training on surgical swab count policies, to prevent such incidents in the future.

July 08, 2024
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