FDA Recall Terminated

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. )

Recall: Z-0789-04 · Initiated February 25, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0789-04
Event Number
28497
FEI Number
3000209940
Product Code
MMK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
February 25, 2004
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
June 24, 2004
Address
Bemis Manufacturing Co. Highway Pp West Sheboygan, Falls, WI, 53085

Description

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. )

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.

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.

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.

Quantity

1920 containers