- A red, high-impact polypropylene container with a counterbalanced side entry lid
Uses
- Sharps disposal:
- The primary purpose is for the safe and compliant disposal of medical waste including used needles, syringes, vacutainers, lancets, and blades
- Patient/Exam room use:
- The container's design is ideal for placement and use in patient rooms, exam rooms, or other medical settings
- Compliance with safety regulations:
- Using this container helps facilities meet federal, state, and local guidelines for sharps disposal, including FDA, NIOSH, and OSHA guidelines
Features
- Material:
- The container is constructed from high-impact and shatter-resistant polypropylene
- Volume:
- It has a 5.4-quart volume capacity
- Dimensions:
- The container measures 12.1 x 4.7 x 10 inches
- Color:
- It is red, which is the standard color for biohazard sharps containers
- Lid type:
- Features a counterbalanced side entry lid that facilitates one-handed disposal and helps prevent infection/cross-contamination by limiting access to contents
- Puncture-resistant:
- The polypropylene construction provides puncture resistance, protecting healthcare workers from needlestick injuries
- Transparent body/top:
- The body and/or top of the container is transparent, allowing for easy viewing and monitoring of the fill level
- Reusable design:
- While used once and disposed of as a unit when full, the design is categorized as reusable in some internal contexts for medical facility processes
- Safe for disposal:
- The container can be safely autoclaved or incinerated
Contents:
- 20 Sharps Containers per case
