510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSharps Away Disposable Container
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Solutions, Inc. · MMK Container, Sharps
Cleared on Oct 10, 2007 as substantially equivalent to K943575 (Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic, 1994) after a 19-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1994. 4 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 10, 2007
- Review
- 19 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MMK
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K943575 (1994). 4 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 1 generation backK943575 B-D Guardian Nestable Sharps CollectorsBd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic · 1994
- This deviceK072667 Sharps Away Disposable ContainerSolutions, Inc. · 2007
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK091736 Sharpsmart Disposable Sharps Container, Model S2Daniels Corporation Pty, Inc. · 2009
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK132792 Ecoship Disposable Sharps Container, Ecoship Disposable Sharps…Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK133031 Sharpsology 2Industrial Water Solutions, Inc. · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK101567 Sharps ContainerCixi Leinuo Plastic Co., Ltd. · 2010
Most influential descendants
Showing 4 of 4 · See all- K091736Sharpsmart Disposable Sharps Container, Model S2Daniels Corporation Pty, Inc. · 2009 · cites it directly1descendant
- K132792Ecoship Disposable Sharps Container, Ecoship Disposable Sharps ContainerDaniels Sharpsmart, Inc. · 2014 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K133031Sharpsology 2Industrial Water Solutions, Inc. · 2013 · cites it directly0descendants
- K101567Sharps ContainerCixi Leinuo Plastic Co., Ltd. · 2010 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −1 | K943575 | B-D Guardian Nestable Sharps Collectors | Bd Becton Dickinson Vacutainer Systems Preanalytic | 1994 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K072667 | Sharps Away Disposable Container | Solutions, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| +1 | K091736 | Sharpsmart Disposable Sharps Container, Model S2 | Daniels Corporation Pty, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| +2 | K132792 | Ecoship Disposable Sharps Container, Ecoship Disposable Sharps Container | Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K133031 | Sharpsology 2 | Industrial Water Solutions, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K101567 | Sharps Container | Cixi Leinuo Plastic Co., Ltd. | 2010 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new MMK device
- #1 K253773 Guanhong Sharps Container (GHW-1F1); Guanhong…score 12.3 · 4 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K943575 | B-D Guardian Nestable Sharps CollectorsSummary page 1…vice: Company Product 510(k)# Becton Dickinson B-D Guardian Nestable Sharps Collectors K943575 Description: Sharps Away Disposable Containers are injection molded polypropylene plastic. The containers are closable, puncture… | 1994 |
What descends from it? (4)
3 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
How does its category compare?
All MMK devicesMMK Container, Sharps: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2007, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MMK
3in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MMK
84in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MMK
No recall names MMK since 2007.
Adverse event reports per year · MMK
5in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MMK, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 63 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 | 61 | 0 | 21 |
| 2009 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | 2 | — | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 5 | 136 | 0 | 20 |
| 2014 | 6 | 210 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | 3 | 115 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 4 | 258 | 0 | 27 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2018 | 1 | — | 0 | 63 |
| 2019 | 4 | 265 | 0 | 56 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 62 |
| 2021 | 3 | 149 | 0 | 85 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 38 |
| 2023 | 3 | 251 | 0 | 34 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2025 | 3 | 84 | 0 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
Sharps Away Disposable Containers and accessories are intended to be used in healthcare facilities, including nursing stations, medication carts, laboratories, dental offices, emergency rooms, surgical rooms, treatment rooms, emergency vehicles, veterinarian office and other small quantity waste generators for the safe disposal of hazardous sharps.
There are fourteen (14) containers and four (4) holders included in this submission. The model number, size, color and syringe size specification of each container and holder are as follows: (See attached sheet.)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K072667 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K072667: Sharps Away Disposable Container.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K072667
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026