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Fisherbrand 31157111Recalls & reported problems

Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. · Sharps-A-Gator Sharps Containers · 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 00613647001394), received between Mar 23, 2021 and Mar 23, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Puncture/Hole” (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 Puncture/Hole1

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.

  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2021Material Puncture/Hole; Material Puncture/Hole

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THEY AUTOCLAVED A FISHERBRAND SHARPS BIN AND NEEDLES PIERCED THE BIN AT SOME POINT DURING THE AUTOCLAVE CYCLE. THE CONDITIONS OF THE AUTOCLAVE CYCLE WERE 132C FOR 60 MINUTES.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11556903 ↗

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