It was reported that during a lumbar decompression the sponge shed lint into the surgical site.Linting was discovered in the middle of the procedure.The surgeon was able to remove the linted material from the surgical site via an unknown method.No serious injury or follow-up care was reported.No impact to the patient or to the procedure was reported.No sample was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Due to the need for medical intervention, this medwatch is being filed.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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