Source · Prevention of Future Deaths
Jessica Bond
Ref: 2014-0297
Date: 30 Jun 2014
Coroner: Caroline Beasley-Murray
Area: Essex
Responses identified: 0 / 1
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Propess was inappropriately administered to a patient with a prior caesarean section, despite the known risk of uterine rupture and associated complications.
Date
30 Jun 2014
56-day deadline
25 Aug 2014
Responses identified
0 of 1
Coroner's concerns
Propess was inappropriately administered to a patient with a prior caesarean section, despite the known risk of uterine rupture and associated complications.
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[BRIEF SUMMARY OF MATTERS OF CONCERN] (1) Independent expert opinion has drawn attention to the fact that Propess should not be administered to patients with a history of previous caesarean section or uterine surgery given the potential risk for uterine rupture and associated obstetrical complications. Uterine rupture has been reported in association with the use of Propess
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Investigation and inquest
On 12 April 2014 I commenced an investigation into the death of Jessica Hope Bond. The investigation has not yet concluded and the inquest has not yet been heard.
Circumstances of the death
Jessica Hope Bond was born on 21 May 2013 and she died on 10 December 2013. Jessica’s mother had previously given birth by caesarean section and, during the course of her labour with Jessica, she suffered a uterine rupture which necessitated an emergency caesarean section delivery. Jessica’s mother had been administered Propess in the course of an induction of labour. Jessica suffered significant brain injury and she died seven months later.
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- Reference
- 2014-0297
- Date of report
- 30 June 2014
- Coroner
- Caroline Beasley-Murray
- Coroner area
- Essex
Responses identified
Responses identified
0 of 1
1 response not yet linked
Organisations named in PFD reports are normally expected to respond within 56 days. Deadline: 25 Aug 2014.
Sent to
- Southend University Hospital