*PICS!* Removed and cleaned Intake & Exhaust VVT Solenoids on '16 KIA Forte - A SHARD OF METAL WAS FOUND - Should I be concerned?

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Hello. As the title states, I removed my Solenoids to inspect/clean. They were pretty clean as is, except for that small, thin piece of metal I carefully removed from the Intake VVT Solenoid's mesh screen.
I got it out with a sewing pin/needle.
Should I worry?? Thank you all in advance. 🤔 ☺️

Photo 1: Intake
Photo 2: Exhaust
(Both were just removed & NOT cleaned yet when I took these pics)
Photo 3: Small metal piece at end of needle

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