It was reported that the doctor was using the leksell rong 9 slight-cvd 8mm (230261) "inside patient when one side of bite broke off.A small piece of metal was recovered but doesn't look like the full piece that broke off.Checked all raytec for any additional metal, none found, had xray take pictures and sent to radiology to see if any metal can be found and confirmed with cell saver that if piece of metal was sucked up that it would be stopped at filter when blood was spun down.Or manager called into room, and instrument and piece of metal taken to risk management by or manager." it was reported that not all broken parts were recovered; only a small fragment was recovered.Per staff, no additional fragments were found in raytec and no fragments were visible via x-ray.X-ray findings determined operative changes following lumbosacral fusion without unexpected findings.The patient was transferred to the recovery room in stable condition, with no detectable harm resulting from the incident.The patient was discharged from the hospital on (b)(6) 2022, with no known procedural complications.
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