‘Cupboard saw’ used in UK operation

A health board is investigating claims that surgeons used a saw found in a cupboard to amputate a man’s leg.

The incident at Ayr Hospital started when a metal plate was unexpectedly discovered in the man’s leg during the operation.

It was reported that staff could not find the equipment to remove the plate, so a member of the surgical team was sent to B&Q to buy a saw — but the DIY shop was closed.