Jury indicts former surgical tech who put 2900+ patients at risk; 2 patients test positive for hepatitis B

A grand jury indicted Rocky Allen, a Swedish Medical Center former surgical tech who tampered with a syringe containing pain medication, according to CNN.

Here are five things to know:

1. The former tech was indicted on the following charges — tampering with a consumer product and obtaining a controlled substance by deceit.

2. The indictment alleges Mr. Allen tampered with the syringe and knowingly took the medication "by deception and subterfuge."

3. Englewood, Colo.-based Swedish Medical Center reported nearly 2,900 patients should get tested for HIV and hepatitis after learning Mr. Allen tampered with the medication.

4. Attorney Jim Avery claims two of his clients have tested positive for hepatitis B. Mr. Avery is representing 14 people who got testing following Swedish Medical Center's announcement. Many of Mr. Avery's clients are awaiting their results.

5. Police arrested Mr. Allen on Feb. 16 and he will be arraigned on Feb. 19.

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