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The customer reported receiving a medline handheld aneroid that was leaking air during use, and there was no reported death or serious injury associated with this event.Medline received the handheld aneroid in used condition; upon a visual inspection of the sphygmomanometer, the needle was standing at 300mmhg, then the tubing was removed, a calibration tool was inserted to adjust the needle, the tubing was attached again, and the sample was tested according to the instructions for use.The complaint was not confirmed; no issues were seen during testing, the sample was inflated up to 300mmhg, and the needle came back to the zero-off position each time.Based on the review of the details provided for the complaint investigation, medline was unable to confirm the complaint issue or that the product failed to meet specifications.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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