Monoject SharpStar In-Room Sharps Container, 5 Quart, Transparent Red
PRODUCT DETAILS
The Monoject SharpStar In-Room Sharps Container is a 5 Quart (4.73 L) transparent red sharps container from Cardinal Health for the safe disposal of needles, syringes, lancets, and other used sharps in patient rooms, exam rooms, and other clinical or home settings. It provides one-handed disposal, locking tabs that keep hands out of the opening, a forced horizontal drop that stores waste flat to maximize container space, and a bold red FULL indicator that tells you when to replace the container. Sold individually.
Key Features and Benefits
- One-handed disposal
- Locking tabs positioned to keep hands out of the opening
- Secure closures that prevent sharps from exiting the lid
- Forced horizontal drop stores waste flat to maximize container space
- Automatic shut-off mechanism prevents overfilling
- Bold red FULL indicator alerts when the container is ready to replace
- Engineered to meet OSHA standards for ease of use and needlestick prevention
Specifications
- Capacity: 5 Quart (4.73 L)
- Color: Transparent red
- Container dimensions: 12.5 in H x 5.5 in D x 10.75 in W (31.8 cm H x 14 cm D x 27.3 cm W)
- Lid opening: 8.75 in L x 1.25 in W x 1.25 in H (22.2 cm L x 3.2 cm W x 3.2 cm H)
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.
