Both patients on the transplant waiting list had the same name and a similar age, according to the hospital.
Cherry Hill Courier-PostCAMDEN, N.J. – A donated kidney was accidentally given to the wrong patient this month, a New Jersey hospital confirmed Tuesday.
"As an organization committed to safety and process, we immediately instituted additional measures and educational reinforcement to help ensure this does not happen again," Blaber said in a statement. A representative for the Department of Health said Tuesday the department would not comment on whether it received a complaint or whether it is conducting an investigation.
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