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Sharps-A-Gator 8881676434Recalls & 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 10884521018877), received between Dec 30, 2019 and Nov 24, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Component” (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

  • Defective Component1
  • Difficult to Open or Close1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • 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 10891529 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 30, 2019Defective Component; Defective Component

    THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE LIDS DON'T FIT ON THE SHARPS CONTAINER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9530378 ↗

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