The reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection noted 3 photo samples were received each depicting a syringe in an opened package.Visual evaluation noted a large piece of hair in the end of the syringe barrel in two of the photos.This was a confirmed failure, that stated "no hair in product is permitted".Although the reported event was confirmed, a root cause could not be determined.A potential root cause for this failure could be defective/ contaminated components from supplier.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿three syringe tips are intended for use as follows: integral toomey tip - resectoscope irrigation catheter tip - for catheter irrigation 1 luer adapter (for foley catheter inflation) warning: reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Caution: secure tip tightly prior to use.Caution: avoid excessive syringe pressure when using luer adapter, as the adapter may dislodge." h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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