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The reported product problem/issue was that the needle keeps getting stuck.Medline received 1 ea medline mobile aneroid blood pressure monitor; visual investigation noticed no significant cosmetic damage, and functionality testing by max inflation to 300 mmhg found that the aneroid would show on the gauge inflation but would get stuck at some points, and when the air was released the needle got stuck at 160 mmhg.The complaint was confirmed.No root cause was identified; no further action was taken, and the division will continue to monitor the issue for trending.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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