BD Sharps Collector 305457Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00382903054572), received between May 10, 2019 and Jul 17, 2023 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Component Missing” (4 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 17, 2023Component Missing; Component Missing

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USE WITH BD¿ MULTI-USE NESTABLE SHARPS COLLECTOR LIDS WERE DISCOVERED TO BE MISSING FROM 2 CONTAINERS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: CUSTOMER REPORTED RECEIVE 2 EA. OF THE #305457 SHARP CONTAINERS WITH NO LIDS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17339252 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 16, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN UNSPECIFIED AMOUNT OF BD¿ MULTI-USE NESTABLE SHARPS COLLECTORS HAD BROKEN/CRACKED LIDS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "BEEN EXPERIENCING SEVERAL BROKEN/CRACKED LIDS WHEN RECEIVING THE BD 305457 SHARPS."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16942953 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 15, 2022Component Missing; Component Missing

  IT WAS REPORTED SHARPS COLL 6GAL RED 1103 NON-VENT CAP WAS MISSING LIDS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "WE HAVE SEVERAL 6GAL SHARPS CONTAINERS WITHOUT LIDS."

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13765127 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 16, 2021Component Missing; Component Missing

  IT WAS REPORTED WHEN USING THE BD SHARPS COLL 6GAL RED 1103 NON-VENT CAP, THE DEVICE EXPERIENCED MISSING LIDS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER. THE CUSTOMER STATED: IT WAS REPORTED THAT :RECEIVED PRODUCT WITH INCORRECT LIDS VERBATIM:1 CASE OF 14 826 68B RECEIVED WITH INCORRECT LIDS. RETURNING TO NWD VIA ARS. REPLACEMENT ORDER ON (B)(4)

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12820329 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 30, 2021Device Damaged Prior to Use; Device Damaged Prior to Use

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHARPS COLL 6GAL RED 1103 NON-VENT CAP BROKE/CRACKED WHEN LIFTING THE LID. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "SHARPS CONTAINER BREAKING/CRACKING WHEN LIFTING LID".

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12556903 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2021Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping; Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHARPS COLL 6GAL RED 1103 NON-VENT CAP HAD A BROKEN LID. THIS OCCURRED ON 4 OCCASIONS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO: 305457 BATCH NO: 9167919. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY GOT 4 SHARP CONTAINERS WITH BROKEN LIDS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 11369996 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 5, 2019Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping; Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD SHARPS COLLECTOR LIDS ARE DAMAGED. THIS WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO. 305457 BATCH NO. UNKNOWN IT WAS REPORTED SEVERAL OF THE SHARP CONTAINER LIDS ARE CRACKED OR BROKEN. I JUST HAD A CALL FROM ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS ABOUT 6 GAL. SHARPS CONTAINER. THE PROBLEM THEY ARE HAVING IS THEY ARE ORDERING A CASE OF THIS AND BY THE TIME THEY RECEIVE IT SEVERAL OF THE LIDS ARE CRACKED OR BROKEN. I LET HIM KNOW WE WOULD TRY TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF ON OUR END, SO COULD YOU REACH OUT TO THE VENDOR AND SEE IF THEY CAN PACKAGE THE LIDS IN A BETTER WAY MAYBE? LAYERED IN BUBBLE WRAP? LAYERED IN FOAM? IDK. JUST ENOUGH SO THEY CAN ENSURE THE LIDS WONT GET DAMAGED ANYMORE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN DO THIS AND FILL CUSTOMER SERVICE IN SO WE CAN BE AWARE AS WELL.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9280568 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2019Component Missing

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 4 SHARPS COLL 6GAL RED 1103 NON-VENT CAP EXPERIENCED MISSING LIDS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO: 305457 BATCH NO: 8213927. EVENT DESCRIPTION PER ATTACHED EMAIL STATES, "4 LIDS MISSING - 305457 / BATCH # 8213927."

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8600709 ↗