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The customer reported clogging needles/syringes as an ongoing issue with the bd luer lock 3 ml and the 30 gauge hypodermic needles, occurring daily and sometimes multiple times with the same syringe.A sample/photo was not received; investigation included review of the lot/serial number and recent complaint trends/scar activity for the past 12 months, and the vendor was notified.The investigation results were unconfirmed, and the complaint was not confirmed due to the fact that this issue can only be confirmed by further investigating the sample or a provided photo.The cause was documented as sample required to determine cause, and medline was unable to confirm the complaint issue or that the product failed to meet specifications.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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