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The account reported finding opened breather pouch.A photo and a sample were received for investigation; medline received one unopened pack, observed no visual damage to the pack, and observed one corner of the tyvek was lifted, exposing the wrapped kit inside.The reported issue was confirmed, and medline stated that the item is received pre-sealed from the component supplier and the root cause is related to an error in the component manufacturing process.This complaint was provided to the vendor for further evaluation, and the vendor stated that there is a low probability that the lack of seal or poor sealing on one side of the bag is generated by the manufacturing process, however pneumatic cylinders revision will be included in the maintenance plan for the involved machine as part of a preventive action.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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