Y61: Foreign object accidentally left in body during surgical and medical care

Y61 refers to a group of conditions that occur when a foreign object is accidentally left in the body during surgical or medical care. This typically happens during complex surgeries or medical procedures when items such as surgical instruments, sponges, needles or other small materials are not properly accounted for and inadvertently remain inside the patient. These incidents can lead various complications depending on where the object is located in the body. Common symptoms can include pain, infection, inflammation, or difficulty healing around the surgical site. In some cases, there might be no immediate symptoms until the foreign object causes blockages or begins to migrate within the body. The nature of complications heavily depends on the anatomic location and the type of the foreign object.