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This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).One (1) used sample without packaging was provided for evaluation.The sample was visually inspected and no defects were observed.In an attempt to replicate the reported defect of ai-in-line alarm on the pump, the sample was attached to the pump, primed, and then tested by running therapy while staggering the flow rate throughout the therapy.No alarms occurred during the testing of the returned sample.Additionally, leak test was performed on the sample and no leakage was detected.A measurement of the outer diameter of the pump segment tubing was taken and found to be 0.163 inches, which meets the specification of 0.1556-0.1633 inches.Based on the investigation findings, the sample met internal specifications; therefore, the reported defect was not confirmed.Multiple complaints were reported against various items for air in line.A corrective action and preventative action (capa) was initiated to correct this issue and provide corrective action.Since a lot number was not provided, it is not possible to determine if this device met the specifications applied at the time it was manufactured.If the device was manufactured after the actions implemented under the capa, then the device is within specification.However, if the device was manufactured before the implementation of the actions taken within the capa, there is a potential the device is not within specification.We will maintain this report for further references and continue to monitor other reports for similar occurrences.If any additional pertinent information becomes available, a follow up will be submitted.
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