- A 5.4-quart, pearl-colored, wall-mountable container designed for safe, compliant disposal of hazardous needles, syringes, and scalpels in clinical settings, featuring a counterbalanced, side-entry door that reduces infection risk
Uses
- Safe Sharps Disposal:
- Specifically designed for the disposal of used sharps items, including needles, syringes, lancets, and scalpels
- Clinical Settings:
- Ideal for patient rooms, doctor’s offices, and outpatient settings
- Hazardous Waste Management:
- Used for the secure, temporary containment of regulated medical sharps waste
Features
- Counterbalanced Door:
- A side-entry lid that automatically closes, reducing the risk of overfilling and limiting hand access to contents
- Capacity:
- 5.4-quart (5.1-liter) capacity, featuring a clear, pearlescent top for easy, visual monitoring of fill levels
- Design & Security:
- Durable, puncture-resistant, and leak-resistant polypropylene construction. Includes a secure locking lid, with visual, audible, tactile (VAT) perimeter locks
- Mounting:
- Compatible with BD wall brackets (305447, 305021) to secure the container to walls or cabinets
- Color:
- The pearl white color helps the container blend into professional, non-clinical appearing environments
Benefits
- Increased Safety:
- The side-entry design minimizes direct contact with the container, reducing the potential for needle-stick injuries
- Efficiency:
- Allows for one-handed, one-step disposal, which maximizes efficiency and safety for healthcare providers
- Compliance & Security:
- Meets standards for safe containment of biohazardous materials, featuring secure locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access and spills
- Space-Saving:
- Compact, rectangular, and wall-mountable design frees up valuable counter space in patient rooms
- Visibility:
- The translucent, pearl-colored lid allows for easy monitoring of when the container is full
