inforMED
InjuryGOY

LAP SPONGE

Received May 20, 1996 · Event occurred May 7, 1996

Report 33955 · MDR key 33955

Device

Generic name

Lap Sponge

Manufacturer

Unknown

Model number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove

Patient

62 YR

  • Surgical procedure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RETAINED LAP SPONGE. REQUIRED REEXPLORATION OF ABDOMEN. DISCOVERED ON POST-PROCEDURE X-RAY.