Medline NON137000Recalls & reported problems
Medline Industries, Inc. · CUTTER/CRUSHER, PILL, BLUE · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20888277705224), received between Jan 30, 2025 and Mar 13, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 13, 2026
WHEN CRUSHING MEDICATION WITH THE PILL CUTTER PIECES OF THE PLASTIC BREAK OFF AND ARE MIXED IN WILL THE BROKEN PILL.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24589414 ↗InjuryJan 30, 2025Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, ON (B)(6) 2024 THE NURSE IDENTIFIED THE PILL CRUSHER "LEAVING BLUE, FINE FRAGMENTS MIXED IN WITH MEDICATIONS WHEN PILLS ARE BEING CRUSHED".
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21274779 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.