A MUM died from sepsis after medics used equipment "not approved" by the NHS to carry out a hysterectomy. Jessica Bonner, 51, caught a flesh-eating bug after delays by doctors in diagnosing a perforated bowel. 4 Jessica Bonner died from sepsis after medics used kit 'not approved' by the NHS Credit: SWNS 4 Mum-of-two Jessica with her family before her death Credit: SWNS 4 Jessica would 'likely have survived' if her symptoms had been acted upon sooner Credit: SWNS 4 Jessica's family said the inquest into her death has been 'traumatic' Credit: SWNS She would "likely have survived" if her symptoms had been acted upon sooner, an inquest has ruled.
Jessica was admitted to Good Hope Hospital in Birmingham last October after suffering pelvic pain. The pain was caused by fibroids, the medical term for non-cancerous growths in or around the womb. Mum-of-two Jessica underwent a hysterectomy and oophorectomy to remove her womb and ovaries.
Read More Health DAUGHTER'S DEATH My daughter, 27, went to hospital 3 times but still died from 'starvation' ‘RAY OF SUNSHINE’ Girl, 12, died at school as ‘frantic’ final moments revealed by teachers But the next day Jessica developed a fever and her heart rate increased. The day after that, a CT scan revealed a suspected perforated bowel which required emergency surgery. By then, it was too late - Jessica's condition continued to deteriorate and she died on October 8.
A post mortem examination found she died from sepsis as a result of a bowel .