BEUDAMED
    FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

    SHARP STAR IN-ROOM SHARPS DISPOSAL CONTAINER

    MDR report key: 223957 · Received May 12, 1999

    Report

    Report Number
    1419181-1999-00004
    Event Type
    Other
    Date Received
    May 12, 1999
    Date of Event
    March 1, 1999
    Report Date
    May 12, 1999
    Manufacturer
    SAGE PRODUCTS, INC.
    Product Code
    MMK
    Product Problem
    Yes
    Report Source
    Manufacturer report
    Reporter Location
    TX, US
    Reporter Occupation
    RISK MANAGER

    Narratives

    Description of Event or Problem · 1

    RPTR DESCRIBED THE FOLLOWING: A HOUSEKEEPER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A FULL SHARPS DISPOSAL CONTAINER FROM A WALL ENCLOSURE IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. SHE REPORTEDLY RECEIVED A NEEDLESTICK TO THE FINGER FROM AN 18-GAUGE NEEDLE THAT HAD REPORTEDLY PUNCTURED THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF THE FRONT WALL OF THE CONTAINER.

    Devices

    Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
    1 SHARP STAR IN-ROOM SHARPS DISPOSAL CONTAINER SHARPS DISPOSAL CONTAINER MMK SAGE PRODUCTS, INC. 8508 UNK

    Patients

    Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
    1 UNKNOWN