Fact or Urban Legend about Brigham & Women's Hospital????

Hi everyone- A friend told me tonight that she heard that Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston had an unfortunate accident while a surgeon was performing WLS. My friend heard that a stapling instrument malfunctioned, shot off staples, and killed a woman during surgery. Also, that all WLS at B & W has been suspended for now. I feel foolish for even posting this question because it sounds so absurd, but my friend was insisting that she'd heard it on the news. Is there any truth to any of this or is it some type of Halloween prank? Thanks, Mea

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