A device is specified in the sixth character and is only used to specify devices that remain after the procedure is completed. There are (4) general types of devices:

· Biological or synthetic material that takes the place of all or a portion of a body part

· Biological or synthetic material that assists or prevents a physiological function

· Therapeutic material that is not absorbed by, eliminated by, or incorporated into a body part

· Mechanical or electronic appliances used to assist, monitor, take the place of or prevent a physiological function

There are times when incidental materials are used and left in the body but do not qualify as a device. Distinguish what kind of materials that could be confused with a device if it is used within a procedure and the item is left in the body.

Research and find a current news article that addresses the topic of an incidental material used during a procedure being left in the body when it does not qualify as a device. Summarize the article and provide the link to the resources in your post.

1 page, Approx 200 words