BD Sharps by Mail 323488Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson and Company Inc · SHARPS BY MAIL · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00382903234882), received between May 13, 2021 and May 13, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Protrusion/Extrusion” (1 report).
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
Device problems
- Material Protrusion/Extrusion1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 13, 2021Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD SHARPS DISPOSAL BY MAIL OPENING WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE NEEDLES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: MATERIAL NO: 323488, BATCH NO: UNKNOWN. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OPENING OF THE SHARPS CONTAINER WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE SAFETY PEN NEEDLES. VERBATIM: HOME HEATH AID WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO USE SHARPS CONTAINER. STATED, THE SAFETY PEN NEEDLES COULD NOT FIT THROUGH HOLE. I EXPLAINED, THE OPENINGS ARE TOO SMALL AND WILL NOT ACCOMMODATE A SAFETY PEN NEEDLE. SHE WILL NEED TO PURCHASE A LARGER SHARPS CONTAINER. OFFERED A REFUND. HOME HEALTH AID WILL CALL BACK IF SHE DECIDES TO TAKE REFUND. DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. WILL NOT BE SENDING LETTER, REPLACEMENT OR MAIL KIT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11821910 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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