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Needle Left in Baby: Hospital Staff Under Probe
5 Sep
Summary
- A needle was found lodged in a one-year-old after post-delivery treatment.
- Parents allege negligence occurred in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- An inquiry is underway at Kottayam Medical College Hospital.
A serious case of alleged medical negligence is under investigation after a needle was found inside a one-year-old girl.
The child's parents reported that the needle was likely left during her treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Kottayam Medical College Hospital shortly after her birth on June 24, 2025.
Following delivery, the baby was admitted to the NICU due to feeding difficulties. Her parents noticed a lump on her side, which hospital staff initially dismissed as minor swelling after a scan.
However, the child experienced significant pain and distress. In July 2026, doctors at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital detected and surgically removed the needle.
The parents have lodged formal complaints seeking action against the responsible medical professionals. The Kottayam MCH superintendent has been directed to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a report to the health department.
