- Red, reusable container with a counterbalanced side entry lid, used for the safe and secure disposal of used medical sharps
Uses
- Sharps disposal:
- The primary purpose is for the safe and compliant disposal of medical waste including used needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp instruments
- Patient/Exam room use:
- The container is designed for convenient placement and use in patient rooms, exam rooms, or other medical settings
- Unsupervised patient areas:
- The design is intended for use in areas where patient supervision may be minimal
- Compliance with safety regulations:
- Using the sharps container helps facilities meet federal, state, and local guidelines for sharps disposal, including FDA, NIOSH, and OSHA guidelines
Features
- Material:
- The container is made from high-impact and shatter-resistant polypropylene
- Volume:
- It has a 5-quart volume capacity
- Dimensions:
- The container measures approximately 10 x 4.4 x 9.2 inches
- Color:
- It is red, which is the standard color for biohazard sharps containers
- Reusable design:
- While designed to be used once and then disposed of as a unit when full, the design is categorized as reusable in some contexts for medical facility internal processes
- Counterbalanced side entry lid:
- The lid features a counterbalanced side entry, allowing for hands-free disposal and minimizing the risk of a sharp bouncing out
- Puncture-resistant:
- The polypropylene construction provides puncture resistance, protecting healthcare workers from needlestick injuries
- Transparent body:
- The container has a semi-transparent body or top, which allows for easy viewing of the fill level and contents
- Final locking mechanism:
- The lid can be permanently locked for final disposal once the container is full
Contents:
- 20 Sharps containers per case
