According to the facility on (b)(6) 2023 "the raytec was being used to stop a bleeding area on a laparoscopic case within the abdomen being held by a laparoscopic grasper".Per the facility the gauze tore into pieces while in the abdomen and were removed surgically during the same procedure.Per the facility the procedure was able to be completed and the patient was discharged from the hospital.No additional information is available at this time.The sample was requested for evaluation.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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