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The account reported the trach tie was coming apart; the customer indicated the issue did not occur during use and no injury occurred.A sample and photos were received for investigation; the photos received portray the trach tie comfort material separating from the foam, and visual/physical evaluation observed the white comfort material has been separated from the foam material.We could confirm the reported issue and confirm the products failed to meet specifications.According to the vendor, the cause is considered to be an issue related to a specific bonding step during the manufacturing process; our quality team 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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