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This screening tool indicates that the patient has had a fragment removed
at surgery or has a documented retained fragment. The veteran may benefit
from specialized medical surveillance for exposure to toxic materials and
will be added to the VA Embedded Fragment Registry. The VA Toxic Embedded
Fragment Surveillance Center (TEFSC) will contact the healthcare provider
or point of contact designated by your VA facility. The TEFSC is located
at the Baltimore VA Medical Center and can be contacted for additional
information at 1-800-815-7533. \\
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