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The customer reported that the devices read significantly higher than they should be for patients, are not interchangeable for different size patients, and read at least 20 higher on systolic than the person probably has, resulting in extra testing and monitoring of pregnant patients.Medline received 1ea medline wall mount aneroid in like-new condition; visual inspection confirmed that all parts were attached, including the air release valve, and the sample was tested according to the instructions for use by inflating the cuff up to 300 mmhg five times with no issues experienced.The complaint was not confirmed.The cause was not confirmed with received sample, and the sample worked as intended.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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