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The account reported finding 15 blades were chipped.A photo was received for the investigation, and the photos show around the tip of the blade, there was a chip in the metal; finished good production records and finished good pack build were reviewed, and no non-conformances or issues were noted that would have contributed to or impacted the issue.Based on the complaint details, photo evaluation and investigation, medline confirmed the reported issue.Medline determined that the root cause is considered to be a vendor product issue relating to the component manufacturing process; the vendor reviewed in-process records and did not identify any problems that could have caused this damage, was unable to determine a root cause for the defect reported, believed this was an isolated incident, and notified the head of the department and inspection supervisors of the complaint and asked them to remain vigilant for the defect.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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