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The customer reported receiving a medline handheld aneroid that arrived with a hole in the tubing.Medline received the sample in like new condition, performed a visual inspection, and attempted to test the sample by inflating to 300mmhg and observing for any other signs of defect/leaking; the cuff was able to inflate and hold a pressure of 300mmhg without any significant dropping in pressure.The complaint was confirmed, and the reported hole in the tubing near the gauge was the only defect.The cause was documented as cannot determine cause with received sample, 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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