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The account reported finding contaminated raytec x-ray 4x4s in a pacemaker pack opened for procedure, and the product never reached patient.A photo was received for investigation; the photo shows the gauze, no other pack contents can be seen, and the first photo shows a tan/brown particulate on top of it, while the second photo shows the same particulate on the gauze and staining from the particulate on the second piece of gauze.Medline reviewed finished good production records and finished good pack build, and no non-conformances or pack build issues were noted that would have contributed to the reported issue.Based on the complaint details, photo evaluation and investigation, medline confirmed the reported issue; unfortunately, based on the information in this complaint, a true root cause could not be determined as the original source of the particulate cannot be identified, and the quality team will monitor this issue for trending purposes.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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