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Sharps-A-Gator 8881676285Recalls & reported problems

Cardinal Health, Inc. · Sharps Container,Chimney Top, Red · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521018860), received between Nov 24, 2020 and Jan 21, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Open or Close1
  • Fail-Safe Problem1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 21, 2021Fail-Safe Problem; Fail-Safe Problem

    CUSTOMER REPORTS: THE CONTAINER CANNOT BE SEALED WHEN IT IS FULLY LOADED BECAUSE THE RED CAP THAT IS USED TO SEAL THE CONTAINER IS MISSING.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11207832 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 24, 2020Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TABS ARE BREAKING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE INITIAL REPORTER STATED THAT TABS ARE BREAKING MEANS THE LID WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK IN PLACE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10891779 ↗

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