It was initially reported that the neuro sponge (taken from custom surgical tray) split in half and was unable to be retrieved.Upon follow-up, it was reported, "it was decided this was an operator error and not a product defect." despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, no further patient, product, procedural or event details are available.Due to the reported retained neuro sponge, this medwatch is being filed.A notification to the manufacturer of the neuro sponge involved in this incident has been done.No additional information is available.If additional information becomes available, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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