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The customer reported that a pair of scissors in the suture removal kit "broke apart into 2 different pieces" in the reporter's hands; no injury occurred.A photo was received for the investigation, and the photo depicts scissors in two pieces as the scissors are separated at the hinge, with black marks around the hinge and on the tip of the instrument; however, there are no cracks or marks on the hinge or rest of the instrument, and no additional defects were noted.The reported problem was confirmed based on the photo depicting the scissors in two pieces.As the component broke during use and no sample was returned, medline was unable to determine the responsible party; this complaint has been provided to the component manufacturing facility for further evaluation, and the division will monitor this issue for trending purposes.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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