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Operating room (or) opened for laparoscopic preperitoneal bilateral inguinal hernia repairs with a minor abdominal pack.The surgical team opened for the procedure, when the sa noted a long, black hair within the laparotomy sponge.A picture was taken, the room was torn down, and the pack was given to the charge lead nurse.Quality and safety, as well as the manufacturer representative, were made aware.A new pack was set up and the procedure was completed as planned with no harm to the patient.Per site reporter: the manufacturer representative was notified and picked up the contaminated pack.
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