David Kwiatkowski, a former employee of Exeter (N.H.) Hospital who allegedly spread a hepatitis C infection to more than 30 patients, was indicted by a grand jury on 14 federal charges, according to a Union Leader report.
Exeter Hospital suspended its cardiac catheterization lab May 25 after four patients who were treated in the lab were diagnosed with hepatitis C. Eventually the toll rose to 32 patients.
Federal authorities allege Mr. Kwiatkowski, a former technician, took syringes containing the pain killer fentanyl, injected himself and used the same, contaminated needles on patients, according to the report.
He has been indicted on seven counts each of tampering with a consumer product and diversion of a controlled substance. The indictment also includes charges involving seven victims, according to the report.
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Exeter Hospital suspended its cardiac catheterization lab May 25 after four patients who were treated in the lab were diagnosed with hepatitis C. Eventually the toll rose to 32 patients.
Federal authorities allege Mr. Kwiatkowski, a former technician, took syringes containing the pain killer fentanyl, injected himself and used the same, contaminated needles on patients, according to the report.
He has been indicted on seven counts each of tampering with a consumer product and diversion of a controlled substance. The indictment also includes charges involving seven victims, according to the report.
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