(b)(4).The sample was returned to the manufacturer for investigation.The manufacturer reported: "one sample and a photo from the customer in sap were reviewed for investigation.During visual analysis, a clear droplet was observed inside the sealed pouch.The complaint reported that it was found droplets in packaging.Device was assembled correctly.Based on the investigation conducted on the returned sample, the sample has clear droplets inside the pouch.Pouch is seal upon received.Condensation has happened in the product packaging where temperature fluctuations occur along transportation or storage condition.This will result in condensation inside the product package.In current manufacturing procedure, 100% leak testing and visual inspection after assembly process is conducted.Thus, any ineffective products will be culled out during this process.No material or process change for this product based on the history change record.No similar defect found at manufacturing site.Therefore, it is very unlikely condition at the manufacturing area that the product having droplets to be released for shipment.Customer complained that the product having droplets.But as per visual inspection on returned sample, there are droplets in the packaging cause by condensation during temperature fluctuation from storage condition.Hence, this complaint could not be confirmed." teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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