- A 5.4-quart, clear, sharps disposal container designed for the safe, efficient, and compliant disposal of medical sharps in healthcare and patient room environments
Uses
- Medical Waste Disposal:
- Designed for disposing of syringes with needles, pen needles, lancets, and other small sharps
- Point-of-Care Settings:
- Ideal for patient rooms, exam rooms, nursing stations, and laboratory settings
- High-Volume Areas:
- Suitable for areas with frequent, daily, or high-volume sharps waste generation
- Versatile Mounting:
- Can be used as a freestanding unit or mounted on walls/carts using specific BD brackets (e.g., 305447, 305096)
Features
- Counterbalanced Lid:
- A rotating, self-closing cylinder door that allows for one-handed, hands-free disposal
- Clear/Translucent Design:
- Allows for easy visual monitoring of the fill level, helping to prevent overfilling
- Horizontal Entry:
- Designed to maximize the capacity of the container by allowing sharps to drop horizontally, filling the container more efficiently
- Tamper-Resistant:
- The design blocks hand access to the contents, improving safety
- Secure Locking Mechanism:
- Features visual, audible, and tactile (VAT) perimeter locks for final, secure closure before disposal
- Durable Construction:
- Made of puncture-resistant plastic
- Integrated Handles:
- Built-in handles allow for safe and easy transportation
Benefits
- Enhanced Safety:
- Reduces the risk of needlestick injuries through hands-free disposal and a secure, tamper-resistant design
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Helps healthcare facilities meet OSHA and CDC standards for sharps disposal
- Increased Efficiency:
- The horizontal, counterbalanced lid allows for quick, one-step disposal, making it ideal for busy environments
- Cost-Effective:
- The 5.4-quart capacity reduces the frequency of container changes
- Space-Saving:
- The rectangular, compact design fits well in patient rooms and on carts
- Visible Fill-Level:
- The clear lid prevents overfilling by making it easy to see when the container is reaching capacity
Contents
- (20) 5.4 Quart Clear Sharps Containers per case
