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The account reported finding dull scissors in the picc pack.A photo and a sample were received; two photos and one sample of the scissors inside a biohazard bag were received, the rest of the pack was not received, and medline tested the sharpness of the scissors by cutting through the cloth material of the blue towel and the back table cover with no resistance.Based on the information provided and with the physical sample received, medline could not confirm the reported issue.No visual defects were observed, the component functioned as designed, and medline could not determine the true root cause for the reported issue.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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