As reported, after completion of laparoscopic pyeloplasty, the scrub nurse cut the tether of a filaform double pigtail ureteral stent with scissors and gently pulled the remaining tether through the stent and the stent broke into two separate pieces.A second stent was used to complete the case without incident.The scrub nurse examined the stent and pulled at the shorter end of the stent and this broke away.The stent is being returned in 3 separate pieces.The issue with this stent was discovered prior to patient contact and it was not used.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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