It was reported that as an rn unscrewed the syringe from the accessory line of an optia device, a "click" was heard and a piece of the syringe broke off and was stuck in the accessory line.Reportedly, the accessory line was required to be heat sealed.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.No sample was returned for evaluation and a root cause was unable to be determined.Due to the reported problem/issue, 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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