Judge dies after collecting eggs at an assisted reproduction clinic in SP; case is investigated by the police

A 34-year-old judge, Mariana Francisco Ferreira, passed away this Wednesday (6) after complications detected during an egg collection procedure at an assisted reproduction clinic located in Mogi of Cruzes, in Grande São Paulo. Mariana was originally from Niterói (RJ) and worked as a magistrate in Vara Criminal of Comarca of Sapiranga, in Rio Grande of Sul, since December 2023. The death was registered by the police as “suspicious death” and “accidental death”, with an investigation underway to clarify the circumstances of the death.

Sequência of events in the procedure

Mariana collected eggs for in vitro fertilization on Monday morning (4). Conforme the police report, she was discharged at around 9 am, returning home. Seu’s health condition quickly worsened and the patient began to experience severe pain and a feeling of cold. Diante worsened significantly, her mother took her back to the clinic at around 11 am.

Upon returning to the clinic, Mariana initially reported that she believed she had urinated on her clothes, but the medical team identified that it was active vaginal bleeding. The doctor in charge performed the first care at the scene, trying to contain the bleeding through a suture in the affected region. Apesar of the intervention, the situation did not stabilize.

Internação in maternity and aggravation

The patient was taken to Maternidade Mogi Mater, where she was admitted at 5 pm. Upon arrival, she was taken directly to Unidade of Terapia Intensiva (ICU), indicating the seriousness of her condition. The following day, May 5, Mariana underwent surgery at 9 pm, but her clinical condition developed seriously despite the measures adopted by doctors.

In the early hours of Wednesday (6), Mariana suffered two successive cardiorespiratory arrests. Mesmo With the resuscitation attempts carried out by the medical team, the heart did not respond to the procedures. Death was officially confirmed at 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Carreira and professional recognition

Mariana had training in Direito and built a career in the judiciary. Seu name appears in the records of Tribunal of Justiça of Rio Grande of Sul since his inauguration in December 2023. Atuava specifically in the area of ​​Direito Criminal, analyzing cases related to crimes and criminal litigation.

Sua’s professional performance was marked by characteristics highlighted by peers:

• Zelo in the assessment of causes and legal proceedings
• Comprometimento with the effectiveness of decisions
• Rigor technical in legal analysis
• Dedicação to fulfill institutional responsibilities

Repercussão between judicial bodies

Tribunal of Justiça of Rio Grande of Sul released an official note of condolence lamenting the death of the judge. The court highlighted that Mariana was the victim of complications resulting from a surgical procedure and highlighted his contribution to the legal career of Rio Grande do Sul. Imediatamente, the court declared three days of official mourning in honor of the magistrate.

Associação of Juízes of Rio Grande of Sul (AJURIS) also expressed solidarity. In a statement, the association stated: “The early loss of the judge mourns the Rio Grande do Sul judiciary, which sympathizes with family, friends and colleagues in this moment of pain.” The message highlights the impact of death among Judiciário professionals.

Investigação cop in progress

Polícia Civil is investigating the circumstances that led to the death. The investigation seeks to clarify two main possibilities: whether the death resulted from complications inherent to the egg collection procedure itself or whether there was a possible failure during the medical care provided at the clinic.

Segundo information from the bulletin, the investigation classifies the case as “suspicious death” and “accidental death”, keeping the possibility of medical liability open. Researchers must analyze:

• Protocolos doctors followed during the procedure
• Qualificação and experience of the responsible team
• Adequação of equipment used
• Tempo response to complication signals
• Documentação and clinical case records

The clinic where the procedure was performed has not made a public statement so far. Órgãos communications forwarded messages to the institution’s customer service channels, awaiting feedback on the case.