It was reported that unspecified "debris" was noted to be inside of a luer-lock syringe component.To date, no information has been received to indicate that a user or a patient experienced a death, serious injury, medical intervention, follow-up care, or other adverse health impact associated with the reported problem/issue.The syringe component involved in the incident was returned for evaluation.A small, brown flake of particulate was noted inside the barrel of the syringe, behind the plunger.The particulate was viewed under magnification and was found to be consistent with a piece of cardboard.The problem/issue was confirmed and issues with environmental controls was identified to be the cause.Due to the reported contamination within a fluid pathway, and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If additional relevant information becomes available, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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