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The customer/reporter described a "rip in two finger tips," "tip of middle and pinky fingers fully ripped from rest of the glove," and "rip along fold of glove by the thumb while folded in the packaging." inspection reports were reviewed, the lot passed inspection for all physical properties per astm standards, a historical complaint query for the last 24 months did not identify a trend, and the manufacturer completed a dhr/document review and checked retention samples for physical properties, tear strength, dimension and donning test.The photos show torn gloves in the finger tips and the issue is confirmed; the manufacturer did not find any abnormalities, and medline was unable to determine the root cause of the issue.Based on the investigation results, no further actions are being taken at this time.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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