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The account reported finding "cath broke off," and the complaint states that rt needed to use forceps to retrieve the broken piece before it reached patient; no injury was reported.No sample or photo was received for the investigation; based on the vendor's response, the dhr was reviewed along with the incoming inspection and shipping records and no similar abnormalities were found, all equipment process parameters were observed to comply with standard requirements, and the adhesive used was within its validity period and meets the usage standard.Due to not receiving the actual sample, medline was not able to confirm what may have caused the issue.The cause is unconfirmed, sample required to determine cause, and 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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