According to the facility on (b)(6) 2024 "the cautery tip broke during (the) surgical case, tip was removed from surgical field".Per the facility the tip broke off inside the patient and was removed after the incident was observed.Per the facility there was no known injury to the patient.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.In an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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