Definition: An occurrence where any object originating inside or outside the body is not in it's physiological or intended location. For example, a tooth or bone fragment being swallowed; or device's components or fragments being found in the body away from where they were implanted. (CDRH)
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): foreign body
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Drugs with this side effect as MedDRA Preferred Term
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