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The customer reported coring out /leaves particles in meds and that particulate matter was noticed when using the needles; coring and particulates were caught by the tech after mixing, stock was sequestered, and no item reached patient.Medline received 20 boxes of standard hypodermic needles in new condition and reviewed the product specifications, which state the hypodermic-regular bevel needles are not designed to penetrate medical vials.The complaint was not confirmed.The issue was classified as off-label usage/traced to user - misuse/mishandling; 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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