Kendall Healthcare SharpSafety Sharps Container with Hinged Lid, 8 gal
PRODUCT DETAILS
The Kendall SharpSafety sharps container is an 8-gallon, single-use container for the safe collection and disposal of used needles, syringes, lancets and other medical sharps. Made by Cardinal Health, it is a red container with a hinged lid. It is used in clinical, outpatient and home-health settings. Sold individually.
Key Features and Benefits
- Hinged lid for filling and covering between uses
- 8-gallon (30.3 L) capacity for higher-volume sharps disposal
- Red color that identifies it as a sharps container
- Single-use construction for dedicated, safe disposal
- Non-sterile and over-the-counter, no prescription required
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cardinal Health
- Product line: SharpSafety
- Capacity: 8 gallons (30.3 L)
- Color: Red
- Lid: Hinged
- Use: Single-use
- Sterility: Non-sterile
- Prescription: Over-the-counter (OTC)
- MPN: 8980
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.
