- With a counterbalanced door and clear base
- This container is designed for convenient and safe disposal of used sharps at the point of care in various healthcare settings
Uses
- Patient rooms:
- Sized to fit conveniently at the bedside or with a wall-mounting bracket
- Clinics and laboratories:
- For routine blood draws, injections, and disposal of other single-use sharp instruments like lancets or glass slides
- Exam rooms and procedure carts:
- Its compact design allows for use in various clinical environments, including high-traffic areas
- Infection control:
- An essential component of a healthcare facility's safety protocol for managing regulated medical waste
Features
- Capacity:
- 5.4 Quarts (approximately 1.35 gallons or 5.1 liters)
- Lid Design:
- Features a horizontal entry with a unique counterbalanced door that facilitates hands-free disposal and helps prevent hand access to the contents
- Material:
- Made from durable, puncture-resistant polypropylene plastic
- Visibility:
- Clear base and lid construction with a visible fill-line indicator for easy monitoring of contents, preventing overfilling
- Safety Closures:
- Includes both temporary and a secure, final permanent locking feature to ensure safe handling and transportation
- Portability:
- Equipped with integrated handles designed for safe transport and disposal
- Nestable Design:
- The containers are nestable for efficient storage of unused stock
- Compliance:
- Meets or exceeds applicable regulatory requirements for sharps disposal containers and features the universal biohazard symbol
Benefits
- Minimizes Injury Risk:
- The primary benefit is reducing the risk of needlestick injuries and accidental exposure to hazardous sharps through its hands-free disposal design and secure features
- Enhances Safety and Compliance:
- Secure locking mechanisms and robust construction improve tamper resistance and help facilities comply with safety regulations like those from OSHA and the FDA
- Convenience and Efficiency:
- The counterbalanced door and clear lid make disposal quick and easy for healthcare staff, improving workflow efficiency in busy clinical settings
- Flexible Placement:
- Can be used as a freestanding unit or with compatible locking cabinets and wall brackets (e.g., BD item 305096) for added stability and security
Contents:
(1) Sharps Container
