Cardinal Health In-Room Sharps Container with Mailbox-Style Lid, 5 Quart, Transparent Red, 85131
PRODUCT DETAILS
Cardinal Health In-Room Sharps Container with Mailbox-Style Lid, 5 Quart, Transparent Red, 85131 is a reliable solution for the safe disposal of sharps in medical settings. Its unique mailbox-style lid offers an economical, horizontal drop design that maximizes container volume while providing a secure closure when not in use. This container provides secure containment for sharps until they can be properly disposed of. With options for wall enclosures, brackets, and adhesive-backed holders, it offers flexibility in placement for convenient accessibility.
Features and Benefits
- Mailbox-style lid can be kept closed when container is not in use
- Economical horizontal drop maximizes container volume
- Containers lock for final disposal
- Wall enclosures, brackets and adhesive-backed holders are available
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cardinal Health
- Brand: Covidien/Kendall
- Capacity: 5 qt.
- Color: Transparent Red
- Dimensions: 11”H x 4.75”D x 10.75”W
- MPN: 85131
What is a sharps container?
Needles, syringes, injection devices, and lancets are all examples of medical instruments referred to as "sharps." A sharps container is a specially designed container used for the safe disposal of these medical sharp objects used in healthcare or home settings. They are designed with puncture-resistant walls and a secure lid to prevent accidental needlesticks and spillage.
Why is it important to properly dispose of used sharps?
By providing a secure and designated disposal method, sharps containers help minimize the risk of injury and infection transmission associated with improper disposal of sharp medical waste. Sharps are considered biohazard waste which means they must be handled and thrown out separately from household trash.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is a sharps container?
A: A sharps container is a puncture-resistant, leak-proof container used to safely dispose of medical sharps, including needles, lancets, syringes, and scalpels.
Q: Where to buy a sharps container?
A: You can purchase sharps containers online at Medicinal Supplies, as well as at pharmacies, medical supply stores, and some healthcare facilities.
Q: Where to dispose of a sharps container near me?
A: Sharps containers should be disposed of at designated disposal facilities, such as pharmacies, hospitals, hazardous waste sites, or community drop-off locations. Check with your local health department for specific disposal options.
Q: When should sharps containers be emptied?
A: Sharps containers should be disposed of when they are about 3/4 full to prevent overfilling, which increases the risk of needle sticks or contamination.