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It was reported that when attaching the needle to the "prefilled flu vaccine syringes" on (b)(6) 2024 the "barrel bottoms out when installing the luer lock needle and causes the prefilled syringe adapter to crack and/or unseat exposing vaccine"; the customer reported that there was no patient involvement, and the patient was able to receive their vaccination with a different syringe and needle.Medline received a complaint for 1ea of hypodermic safety needle, sample/photo provided was no, and material trending via sap showed similar complaints during the last 12 months.The division has been informed and will continue to monitor trends, and the complaint was closed.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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