Freedom of Information Request: 0556 2019/20
1) The number of instances in which a surgical instrument has been left inside a patient’s body following a surgical procedure between 2015 and 2019 (up to present day and itemised by year).
– For each instance, please list:
a) the type of instruments found during this time and where in the body they were discovered.
b) The surgical procedure that was taking place when instrument was left inside body.
c) The patient’s outcome, i.e. if anyone has become seriously ill as a result of leaving an surgical instrument inside the body of a patient or if anyone has died as a result of leaving a surgical instrument inside the body of a patient. (if this exceeds the scope of the request please inform me before omitting it).
d) How many people have taken legal action against the Trust as a result of a surgeon leaving a surgical instrument inside the body of a patient. (if this exceeds the scope of the request please inform me before omitting it).
