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BEMIS 175 030Recalls & reported problems

Bemis de México, S.A. de C.V. · 5 QUART RED SHARPS CONTAINER · Class 2

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 10073088149289), received between Sep 23, 2020 and Sep 23, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Open or Close” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Open or Close1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2020Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED CUSTOMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH 175 030 SHARPS CONTAINERS. CUSTOMER REPORTS TOPS ARE THIN AND DO NOT SECURE PROPERLY TO THE BASE TO PROVIDE A CLOSED UNIT WHEN DONE. TOPS KEEP POPPING OFF AND CAUSE NEEDLES TO GO ALL OVER THE FLOOR.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 10577120 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.