Woman dies from contaminated heart surgery machine still used in hospitals
Fay Sherret died 18 months after heart surgery when a LivaNova 3T Heater-Cooler machine sprayed contaminated water into her chest, infecting her with lethal bacteria. Australia's regulator suspended then reinstated the devices after design fixes, but 22 contamination reports were filed between 2021 and 2023. Experts say the machines should be banned from operating theatres.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 19:20 UTC
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