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The account reported three samples of leaking stopcocks from their south block tray.A sample was received for investigation, and the stopcocks were attached to a 20ml syringe filled with tap water to test the stopcocks for leaks.The reported issue was confirmed because the stopcocks failed their respective test due to a visible leak when the plunger was depressed on the syringe, and cracks in the white valve that directs the fluid path were found.Based on the complaint details, the root cause is considered to be a vendor product issue relating to the component manufacturing process; the complaint has been provided to the component manufacturing facility for further evaluation, 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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