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MEDLINE BIOHAZARD CONTAINER 5.4 QT

Received May 1, 2023 · Event occurred Apr 27, 2023

Report MW5117193 · MDR key 16854059

Device

Generic name

Container, Specimen Mailer And Storage, Non-sterile

Model number

MD5705253

Product problems

  • Fail-Safe Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CONTAINERS PREVENT SHARPS PRODUCTS FROM FULLY FALLING INTO THE CONTAINER. THIS LEADS TO SHARPS DEVICES STICKING OUT CREATING A POTENTIAL NEEDLESTICK HAZARD.