It was reported that a syringe component was cracked and leaking occurred when drawing up an unspecified fluid.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.A sample was returned for evaluation and a crack was noted along the top of the syringe.The likely root cause was determined to mishandling of the surgical pack at some point during its life cycle.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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