Country of complaint: usa.Materials director reported: black flecks were found in several sets that were housed in aesculap sterile containers, as well as baskets wrapped in disposable wrap.Cases were cancelled over patient safety concerns.Immediate suspect was the peek feet on the container baskets.Pictures and samples (peek feet removed from basket) were taken and will be forwarded to aesculap qa.Additional concerns include water supply lines, adequate and properly maintained filters for washers and autoclaves.Independent lab testing in progress to determine the makeup of the black flecks.Did occur during surgery, no harm to patient, surgical delay (21 cases were cancelled on wednesday, (b)(6) 2018 and 4 additional eye cases cancelled on thursday, (b)(6) 2018 when additional black flecks were found in reprocessed sets).Update from materials director: no patient was under anesthesia at the time, although iv's were in place on some patients.
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