It was reported that a bulb irrigation syringe was "not working correctly." reportedly, the syringe's fluid contents was "going everywhere" and that staff members had "to cover the hole while transferring to surgeons." 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 or photo was provided 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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