It was reported that a patient using the cleo device experienced a foreign body; needle retained in the abdomen.The patient's blood sugar levels were 11 mmol/l.The event occurred on (b)(6) 2019.Medical attention was sought, and the patient received an ultrasound and ct scan.The test results were inconclusive despite the physician feeling confident that a portion of the cannula had broken off under the patient's skin.The unbroken portions of the cannula were discarded by the patient.The physician ultimately opted to take a wait-and-see approach before scheduling a surgical removal.The physician reported some tenderness and redness at the affected site.The patient was scheduled to see a specialist in the upcoming 2-4 weeks.It was further reported that the patient followed up with the specialist.The specialist noted that the inflammation had resolved.There was some discoloration at the site however.This was considered abnormal given that several weeks had passed since the patient's initial consultation.The specialist recommended that the patient continue with the wait-and-see approach.The specialist also believed that the broken fragment was in-situ, and that there was potential for it to naturally be extruded without surgical removal.No further patient complications were reported in relation to this event.
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