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Girl Receives €1M Settlement for Unapproved Spinal Surgery Spring
An 11-year-old girl has received a settlement of almost €1 million after an unapproved spring was inserted into her body during spinal surgery. The medical error is expected to shorten her life expectancy.
7 Jul, 14:00 — 7 Jul, 14:29
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irish-independent55d ago
Girl (11) receives nearly €1m settlement after unapproved spring used in spinal surgery shortens life expectancy
By Tim Healy
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Almost €1m settlement for girl (11) over unapproved spring inserted in her body during spinal surgery
It is the first case to come before the High Court since the controversy surrounding the use of unauthorised springs during spinal surgeries at Temple Street.
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First report: irish-independent · 7 Jul, 14:00|Full coverage: 2 · 30m|Window: 30m
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