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The customer reported the junction for the mickey button is breaking, causing pieces of plastic to be left in the mickey tube, and this has occurred 4 times.The sample was not available for evaluation; however one photo was provided by the customer, and review of the photo showed the connector fractured at the junction, with a portion of the plastic collar broken off and separated from the main component.Based on the information provided, the reported issue was confirmed.The vendor conducted an internal investigation, and a review of the production process, associated records, and retained samples did not identify any abnormalities or defects; the root cause of the issue was not able to be determined, and no further action was indicated 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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