According to the facility during a procedure 'a white piece came off the harmonic scalpel and melted inside the patient'.Per the facility the event happened during the 'middle to end' of the procedure, and the piece was unable to be retrieved.According to the facility, they reported that the procedure was completed and there was no reported serious injury or medical intervention noted.The device is available but has not been returned for evaluation.No additional information is available.Due to the reported incident and 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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