It was reported that the bulb of the bulb irrigation syringe component is detaching when the bulb is squeezed.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.No physical damage was noted during visual inspection.Functional testing was performed and the component was found to hold water and no bulb detachment occurred during use.An identical bulb irrigation syringe from stock was pulled as well for testing.While the component does have a detachable bulb, nothing appeared to be out of specification.No defects were identified and the cause of the reported problem/issue was determined to be related to item preference at the reporting facility.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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