STERICYCLE SHARPS MANAGEMENT SERVICE
Received Apr 3, 2013 · Event occurred Feb 12, 2013
Report MW5029640 · MDR key 3042687
Device
Generic name
Sharps Container, 45cm Tall, 26.5cm Wide, 14cm Deep
Manufacturer
Stericycle, IncProduct problems
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
- Protective Measures Problem
Patient
35 YR
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Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT REMOVED SHARPS CONTAINER FROM A LOCKED SHARPS CONTAINER HOLDER THEN REMOVED ITEMS (SYRINGES AND PRESUMED EMPTY VIALS OF ATIVAN) FROM THE SHARPS CONTAINER BY TURNING IT UPSIDE DOWN. PLASTIC CONTAINER IS 45CM TALL, 26.5CM WIDE, 14CM DEEP. DIAMETER OF OPENING AT TOP OF CONTAINER IS 5.5 CM.