Mother died after CUH X-ray failed to find denture she had swallowed

Medical staff were not aware that some denture plates will not show up on X-ray and a review has highlighted these risks nationally

The court heard that liability was never contested by the HSE and the proceedings brought by Ms Kunicka’s partner Kamil Jarzembski (pictured) were settled for €450,000 after mediation. Picture: Collins Courts

A 33-year-old mother died after Cork University Hospital, when she first presented to the emergency department, failed to detect that she had swallowed her denture, the High Court has heard.

The case of Beata Kunicka from Kanturk, Co Cork, who was “wrongly discharged” home has now led to changes in hospitals across the country.