inforMED
InjuryGDY

UNKNOWN LAP SPONGE

Received Apr 7, 2026 · Event occurred Aug 8, 2025

Report 3026612481-2026-00020 · MDR key 24799414

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

UNKNOWN LAP SPONGE

Catalog number

UNKNOWN LAP SPONGE

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Pain
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PROCEDURE, THERE WAS A RETAINED SPONGE. THE PATIENT CAME BACK WITH PAIN AND FEELING SOMETHING BEHIND THEIR LEG. ANOTHER SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2026 AND THE RETAINED SPONGE WAS RETRIEVED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

D10 CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS: 01-0043, CONSOLE, MODEL 200X (SERIAL#: (B)(6)) 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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CORRECTION: H6 UPDATED IME AND IMF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: G3 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.