A professor at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, suspected of entrusting surgical assistance to a medical device company salesperson, has been referred to the prosecution.


Police Transfer Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital Professor on Suspicion of Assisting Salesperson's Surgery View original image

According to the police on the 21st, the Gangseo Police Station in Seoul recently sent Professor A of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital and Mr. B, a salesperson from an artificial joint medical device manufacturer, to the prosecution without detention on charges including violation of the Medical Service Act.



Professor A is suspected of entrusting Mr. B with replacing parts during an artificial joint surgery in July of last year. The Medical Service Act stipulates that only medical professionals can perform medical acts.


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