Percutaneous nephrolithotomy done to the pt.He retrieved a wire guide set from interventional radiology to use for the case.When the wire was inserted, it separated from the wire sheath.Therefore, the sheath was removed, but the wire remained in the patient.The surgeon was able to locate and remove the wire from the patient.X-rays were performed intraoperatively and post-operatively to confirm that there were no retained surgical items.The patient did not sustain any injuries as a result of this incident.Device= jeffery wire guide exchange set with nitinol wire guide.Reference number: g12016, lot number: 15109981 (jwge-10-rh-nt).
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