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The account reported finding rusted blades.A photo was received for the investigation; per evaluation of the received photo, the number 10 blade is shown without the packaging and there is a light brown discoloration on the edge of the blade and on the tip of the blade, and no other defects or damage was observed.Finished good production records and finished good pack build were reviewed, and there were no issues identified that likely contributed to the reported issue; per the photos that were received, the reported issue was confirmed.Due to the staining being on the edge of the blade, the root cause is considered to be a vendor product issue relating to the component manufacturing process, and the complaint was provided to the component manufacturing facility for further evaluation while 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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