N.J. surgery center that possibly exposed thousands to HIV had rusty equipment, reports says

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/n-j-surgery-center-possibly-exposed-thousands-hiv-had-rusty-n952971

Dec. 29, 2018 / 3:57 PM EST
By Kalhan Rosenblatt

The New Jersey surgery center that may have exposed more than 3,700 patients to HIV and hepatitis used rusty equipment and had soiled bed sheets, according to a report from the state's department of health.

HealthPlus Surgery Center in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, was closed on Sept. 7 after the New Jersey Department of Health discovered multiple violations of sterilization and sanitation requirements, according to a citation summary sheet made public on Friday. The state allowed HealthPlus Surgery Center to reopen on Sept. 28.

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