When we received the complaint initially of (b)(6) it was stated as "broken blade in pack".Due to the nature of this complaint it was not deemed to be an adverse reportable incident.Following communication with the healthcare facility on (b)(6) it was stated that they believed that the blade had actually broken in a procedure as they received a sample and it appeared to be contaminated with blood.We are aware that the incident has not been reported within the specified timescale; however, on initial notification of this complaint it was stated that the blade had broken in the pack.
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