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The customer stated gloves are ripping at cuffs and forefinger and thumbs, with 5 rips in one morning and more throughout the month.Inspection reports were reviewed, the lot passed inspection for all physical properties per astm standards, a historical complaint query was performed for the last 12 months, and a trend has not been identified; no physical sample was available; however images confirmed the complaint.The device history record for this shipment was reviewed, the shipment fulfilled quality requirement and passed within aql level for all criteria at in house qa inspection, and the retention sample was inspected with 100% check with no abnormality.Based on the investigation from the defect photos, the probable cause was a knocking defect caused by the faulty or loose former holder, and corrective action was to revise monthly preventive maintenance to include holder guide inspection.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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