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[Year] Dec 2001 [Description] Glasgow: A kidney transplant patient was given an organ from a close relative that did not match after information was wrongly entered into a computer. Her body rejected the new kidney and she had to undergo a second operation to have it removed. She is now back on dialysis. The operations took place at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow last month but records show that the results of a laboratory matching test had been wrongly entered into the computer at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The information suggested that the relative's kidney was a match for the patient. A secretary made the mistake putting the information into her computer. Systems are in place to prevent a recurrence. [References] Daily Telegraph Apr 12, 2001 [Name] 
Transplant reversal after computer error
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