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The reported product problem/issue was bending/breaking of the needles.Medline received 1bx medline hypodermic needle in new condition, randomly selected 25 samples for visual and functional testing, attached each needle to a medline syringe, and inserted each needle into an injection pad; no manufacturing defects were seen, each needle remained attached to its needle hub without bending or breaking while adding excessive force, and the samples performed as intended.The complaint was not confirmed; the cause code was unconfirmed defect, not confirmed with received sample.A retrospective review indicated no prior complaints in regards to this issue, no known trends for this product or lot, and the division will continue to monitor the issue for trending.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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