According to the facility on (b)(6)2023 a piece of mesh from the sterile drape was retained in the patient during surgery, requiring another surgery to remove the foreign body on (b)(6)2023.Per the facility the "mesh tore and was unintentionally retained inside the patient".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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