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used a syringe to steal fentanyl and other powerful painkillers from vials, then replaced the painkillers with sterile water. Many of the painkillers were to be used for patients undergoing surgery or giving birth. Several lawsuits subsequently were filed against the hospital by former patients who say they suffered needless pain because of the theft
used a syringe to steal fentanyl and other powerful painkillers from vials, then replaced the painkillers with sterile water. Many of the painkillers were to be used for patients undergoing surgery or giving birth.
Several lawsuits subsequently were filed against the hospital by former patients who say they suffered needless pain because of the theft of their medications.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
43158
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Methodist West Hospital
1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Hospital
Patients were injured. Were they infected, filed lawsuits, or died as a result of this diversion incident?
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