A Contemporary Analysis of Closed Claims Related to Wrong-Site Surgery.

Background: Wrong-site surgeries are considered "never events" and continue to occur despite the implementation of the Universal Protocol by The Joint Commission in 2003.

Methods: The authors reviewed closed claims data on wrong-site surgery between 2013 and 2020 from a medical malpractice company. The claims were classified by allegations made by claimants, the responsible services, the types of procedures, the injuries, and contributing factors.