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The customer reported that, on (b)(6) 2023, the rn was preparing to insert a foley catheter for a surgical procedure, attached the syringe to the catheter, and the tip of the syringe broke off in the port of the catheter; the foley catheter was not used on the patient and a new kit was obtained, with no injury or medical intervention required but a delay to obtain a new kit.Medline quality received a photograph documenting the reported issue, and a retrospective review of the past 6 months preceding the reported issue revealed two additional complaints of broken syringe tips with respect to uro175816.Medline¿s investigations confirmed that the breaking of syringe tips is attributable to a physical weakness at the connection point between the syringe tip and the syringe barrel.The issue was described as random, but not widespread, and medline stated that manufacturing partners proposed a design change to the syringe and that comparative testing from the manufacturer indicates an increase in tip strength based on the design changes.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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