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The customer reported 3 different instances where the 10ml ns syringe slip-tip broke off into the male adapter of the balloon fill portal, and all 3 times the syringe came from a foley catheter tray.Medline quality did not receive a sample nor the lot information of the reported product; medline quality received a sample photograph, and visual assessment of the photo provided shows a 14 fr foley catheter in its packaging wrap, a 10ml syringe filled with sterile water missing its syringe tip, with the syringe tip appearing to be lodged in the balloon inflation port of the 14 fr foley catheter.The reported problem was confirmed based on the photo provided.This is a known issue identified in medline¿s quality management system, and based on the description of the issue, the root cause is identified as physical weakness at the site of the syringe tip and barrel; medline quality will continue to monitor for the issue through weekly complaint meetings and monthly trending analysis.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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