One thing I forgot to mention and hasn't been said in this thread is the oil filter. The filter will remove the paper bits that have been shredded by moving parts and even the oil pump, if it makes it past the oil pick-up screen.
My best guess is that it will be dissolved by oil/heat or pulverized by the valve train or oil pump.
I still prefer the idea of flushing the engine with cheap oil until it shows up in the drain. Removing the oil pan is another good idea to insure it's out and not stuck in the drain. Plus it makes a great excuse for a new oil pan or spacer. Much better and easier than removing the valve cover. Plus the new and expensive oil can be recovered and reused. The cheap flushing oil can be used over and over until the pesky foreign object appears.
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