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The account reported finding co2 connection disconnecting from tubing.Medline quality received one unit; the sample came in two pieces, part of the co2 sampling line was separated at the connection side, approximately 22 inches had come separated, there were multiple tears on the separated section that cut through most of the diameter of the tubing, and measurements found that the tubing and gas sampling lines were made to product specifications.The reported complaint was confirmed with the query.Based on the complaint details the root cause is considered to be a vendor product issue relating to the component manufacturing process, and the complaint was provided to the vendor for further evaluation while the quality team will monitor this issue for trending purposes.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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