Recall Z-0789-04 ยท MMK Container, Sharps
Bemis Manufacturing Co.
Bemis Two-Gallon Sharps Container, Models #102 020, #102 030, and #102 040. (The only difference between the models is in color. Model 102 040 is yellow, Model 102 020 is beige and Model 102 030 is red. )
| Date | Jul 20, 2004 (initiated Feb 25, 2004) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The closure flap of the recalled sharps containers have two tabs that fit into slots on the cover for final closure and locking but some of the covers have one of the tabs that will not fit into the designated slot because the slot is occluded with plastic. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Recall letters dated 2/25/04 requested the return of the product and providing for notification of the subaccounts that may have received the product. |
| Quantity | 1920 containers |
| Distribution | The recalled containers were shipped to consignees in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Tennessee in the United States, and to a consignee in Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K965248 | BEMIS TWO GALLON SHARPS CONTAINER Bemis Mfg. Co., Feb 14, 1997 |