It was reported during a diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy while using the (b)(4)nanoscope handpiece (lot: 1908273), the nanoscope tablet controller screens displayed a very small filament/artifact within the joint.It was reported that the filament/artifact resembled a hair or thread like substance.The surgical area on the patient was not shaved prior to the insertion of the scope sheath.There were no attempts made during the procedure to remove or find the filament/artifact, and the case was completed with no reports of patient harm or injury.It was reported that the surgeon¿s reaction to having seen a filament was not expressed as problematic.The complaint (b)(4) was discarded, and the filament/artifact was not retrieved.
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