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The account reported needle sticks due to the needle not being sheathed when coming out of the package and stated the item is too flimsy and does not meet the standards of a safety locking mechanism; the facility also reported a staff member experienced a needle stick with a clean needle that was not used on a patient.At this time, a sample(s) was not received for investigation; investigation included review of the lot/serial number and recent complaint trends/scar activity for the past 3 months, and objectionable trends were not seen for this issue.The complaint was not confirmed due to the fact that this issue can only be confirmed by further investigating the sample or a provided photo.Sample required to determine cause; no medical intervention, serious injury, or follow-up care has been reported, and the division has been informed and will continue to monitor trends.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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