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(b)(4) follow up for device evaluation: it was reported that the needle was embedded in the cap and was pulled out of the hub when the cap was removed.To support the investigation, one sample contained in an opened blister package was provided to the quality team for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed and confirmed that the needle was loose from the needle hub, with epoxy covering approximately 30 percent of the needles outer diameter.No additional defects or imperfections were observed.This condition could occur if a jam were to take place at the cannulator during manufacturing.A device history record review was completed for material number 305902, lot 4327907.The review confirmed that all required visual inspections were performed in accordance with established requirements, and no quality notifications related to the reported condition were identified.The lot was inspected and accepted per the inspection control plan and subsequently approved for shipment.Additional device history records were reviewed for each lot of needles used in the manufacture of this final lot, and no documentation of this type of defect was identified throughout the production runs.Verification of the cannulator was performed.The settings were correct and flow of product was satisfactory.To date, no other similar events have been reported for this lot.Based on the results of the investigation and analysis of the returned sample, the condition reported by the customer is confirmed.
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