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The account reported finding strikethrough on gown, and according to the facility during vascular cases "the surgeon discovered strike through on her vest under the gown"; the strike through occurred in the mid abdominal region and was a mix of blood, bodily fluid, and saline.No sample or photo was received for the investigation; finished good production records were reviewed and there were no line down situations, deviations, run-withouts, or non-conformance reports that might have had an impact on this issue, and the pack build review noted the gown was an aami level iii rating which are fluid resistant, but will not prevent strikethrough.The reported problem was not confirmed by sample or photo because no sample or photo was received for the investigation; the cause was documented as dc: traced to user with knowledge.The surgical gowns currently used for the pack are classified as aami pb70 barrier level 3 rated, and the gown is designed to be fluid resistant, however with enough force it may allow strikethrough to occur; based on these details, the item performed to specifications, and further risk assessment found the incident acceptable w/ justification.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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