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The customer reported receiving a medline blood collection needle that was causing needle sticks during use; according to the customer, when attempting to close the safety needle after the needle was used on a patient, the phlebotomist was "stuck." the customer reported labs were drawn after the incident "to check for diseases," and did not report any positive results from the labs, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care related to the reported incident.At this time, a sample(s) was not received for investigation; however, a lot number/serial number was recorded, and the investigation included review of the lot/serial number and recent complaint trends/scar activity for the past 12 months.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; the cause was unconfirmed, 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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