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The account reported finding preactivated chloraprep, and the complaint transcript states the clinic received damaged product and both had the chloraprep sticks on the back that came in burst.A photo was received for the investigation; the photos were up-close photos of the pack, finished good production records were reviewed, the finished good pack build was reviewed, and trending was reviewed.Based on the complaint details, photo evaluation, and investigation, medline confirmed the reported issue; the photos clearly showed the chloraprep was activated inside the packaging and poly bag.The placement of the chloraprep in the pack was reviewed and determined to provide adequate protection from pre-activation, and it is possible that the activation point may inadvertently become compressed and the component activated at some point during transit or storage; the complaint was provided to the vendor for further evaluation and supplier quality 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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