Cardinal Health In-Room Sharps Container, Mailbox Lid, 5 Quart, Red
PRODUCT DETAILS
The Cardinal Health Monoject In-Room Sharps Container is a 5-quart (4.73 L) single-use container for collecting used sharps, including needles, syringes, and lancets, until they can be disposed of safely. It has a mailbox-style lid and a transparent red body. It is an over-the-counter (OTC) product intended for single use. Sold individually as one container.
Key Features and Benefits
- Mailbox-style lid
- 5-quart (4.73 L) capacity
- Transparent red body
- Single-use container
- OTC (over the counter)
- Part number 85131
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 from us, 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.
