It was reported by (b)(6) heart hospital that on (b)(6) 2020, "the white plastic connection piece is falling off during cases." the white plastic piece is a component of medline product code dynjaaf6555, anesthesia circuit- lf.The component was determined to be a busing for the breathing bag and 5 inch of tape x 3/4".The reporter is unable or unwilling to provide further information in regards to patient identifiers.Reporter states no serious injury, medical intervention, or follow-up care was needed or provided.No further information was provided.The sample is not available for return and evaluation and states it was thrown away, therefore a root cause will be difficult to determine.Due to the reported nature of the incident and in abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.Should additional relevant information become available a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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