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STERICYCLE SHARPS MANAGEMENT SERVICE, 4 GALLON SHARPS CONTAINER W/ LID

Received Apr 18, 2013 · Event occurred Feb 12, 2013

Report MW5029883 · MDR key 3074645

Device

Generic name

4 Gallon Reusable Sharps Container With Vertical Drop

Manufacturer

Stericycle, Inc

Model number

C-04RES-04

Product problems

  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

Patient

35 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PT ACCESSED CONTENTS OF A SHARPS CONTAINER BY GETTING INTO KEY LOCKED CABINET, REMOVING THE SHARPS CONTAINER AND THEN REMOVING CONTENTS.