Mitchell Magrid, DMD, is a former MeritCare surgeon who sued the company after he was allegedly fired for raising concerns about the reuse of disposable breathing circuits and a fellow surgeon’s clinical practice issues, according to the report.
After being hired in 2004, Dr. Magrid allegedly learned that the anesthesia department was reusing disposable breathing circuits, which he considered a health risk. He reported the concerns in 2005, but the company did not stop reusing the circuits until 2009.
Dr. Magrid also allegedly noticed another surgeon failing to wear proper attire and protective eyewear, as well as failing to complete anesthesia record documentation.
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