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The account reported finding mold and leaking.A photo was received for investigation; the kit was shown opened, the bedside kit 500ml was shown as well the gauze inside of the kit, and the blue drape appeared to have been wet and dried with black coloring observed on the drape and on the gauze pads.However, no damage was shown to the bedside kit 500ml and no water or leakage from the component was shown; the reported issue could not be confirmed without a physical sample.It is unclear what caused the reported issues, and whether the damage to the kit occurred prior to the kit being received or if it happened during transit; therefore, the root cause and responsibility are unable to be confirmed without a physical sample.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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