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It was reported that the preop packs the tegaderm tape is sticking to the wrong side of the paper.A sample was received for investigation, and evaluation found 2 ea tegaderm dressings; on both of the dressings, the paper frame is not attached to the dressing itself so they're unable to be placed.Per the investigation, the vendor and the cause of this issue were confirmed.The issue derives from the raw materials process when the force between frame liner and the film is too weak, and medline is working with the component manufacturing facility for further evaluation and corrective actions.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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