Additional information: event date received from customer and updated in b3.Investigation results: received one photo and one opened unit of a 22gx1.00in insyte autoguard device from lot 3045823 for the investigation of this complaint.The photo shows a spec of material on the catheter near the tip.A gross visual inspection of the physical sample shows a small dark spec of foreign material loose in the needle cover.The material has an uneven and rough surface.The edges of the foreign material are uneven.Upon handling of the foreign material, it was identified that the foreign matter is more flexible than hard or brittle and can be bent.As the foreign matter was on the external surface of the catheter, the unit was sent in for ftir testing.Upon completing the ftir testing, results highlighted the presence of a silicone polymer of unknown formula.During manufacturing, a silicone material is used for tipping however the silicone is a clear lubricant and does not exhibit the solid and opaque properties as observed on the returned unit.As the device was unsealed, the defect of foreign matter cannot be conclusively attributed to the manufacturing process.As the foreign matter could have been picked up in the user environment.Operators perform gmp and gowning per the quality plan as well as periodic inspection for foreign matter per the sampling plan.Cleaning and bd 5s are perform my operators to maintain a clean work area and reduce potential introduction of foreign matter.Additionally, manufacturing is covered where possible to reduce and mitigate the introduction of environmental foreign.The complaint history review showed no other foreign matter complaints.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored.The bd business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.Investigation conclusion(s): the defect of foreign matter was confirmed probable root cause conclusion(s): undetermined.
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