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5 Qt. Wallmount Sharps Container, Model 150, Regular Size; colors 202 Beige, 030 Red, 040 Yellow, 24 count containers; M

FDA device recall Z-0170-2007 · posted 2006-11-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Bemis Health Care,Inc
Reason for recall
The 5 Quart Wall Safes are shipped as two pieces (bottom & top) that customers are unable to assemble because of excess warp in the back wall of the container.
Action taken
Letters were mailed to consignees August 23, 2006 describing the product with lots and model numbers. Customers were asked to have product destroyed rather than returned to Bemis. Enclosed with the letter was a Recall Acknowledgement/Destroy in field form that they were instructed to fax to BEMIS. A second letter was sent out to the non-responders on September 13, 2005.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MMK
Quantity affected
145,656 Units
Distribution
Nationwide and Canada.
Date initiated
2006-08-23
Date posted
2006-11-16
Date terminated
2007-01-04
Location
Sheboygan Falls, WI

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
SHARPS DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS (K931664)Bemis Mfg. Co.1994-05-23
SHARP DISPOSAL CONTAINERS WALL SAFE (K941664)Bemis Mfg. Co.1994-05-23