inforMED
InjuryLWH

SITUATE

Received Jun 9, 2025

Report 1717344-2025-00775 · MDR key 22171740

Device

Generic name

Counter, Sponge, Surgical

Model number

01-0043

Catalog number

01-0043

Product problems

  • False Positive Result
  • False Positive Result

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Unintended Radiation Exposure
  • Unintended Radiation Exposure

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

MEDTRONIC SUBMITS THIS REPORT TO COMPLY WITH FDA REGULATIONS 21 CFR PARTS 4 AND 803. MEDTRONIC HAS MADE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AS MUCH RELEVANT INFORMATION AS IS AVAILABLE TO THE COMPANY AS OF THE SUBMISSION DATE OF THIS REPORT. THIS REPORT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ADMISSION OR A CONCLUSION BY FDA, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE DEVICE, MEDTRONIC, OR ITS EMPLOYEE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT DESCRIBED IN THE REPORT. ANY REQUIRED FIELDS THAT ARE UNPOPULATED ARE BLANK BECAUSE THE INFORMATION IS CURRENTLY UNKNOWN OR UNAVAILABLE. MEDTRONIC WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT IF ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOMES KNOWN.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING PROCEDURE, THE CONSOLE WAS READING SPONGE IN PATIENT. THEY HAD PATIENT X-RAYED AND THERE WAS NO SPONGE DETECTED.