14Ltr Sharps Container

A sharps container is a container that is filled with used medical needles (and other sharp medical instruments, such as an IV catheter). They fit into two main types:

• single use which are disposed of with the waste inside,
• reusable which are robotically emptied and sterilised before being returned for re-use.

Needles are dropped into the container without touching the outside of the container. Needles should never be pushed or forced into the container, as damage to the container and/or needlestick injuries may result. In most countries around the world, recapping and de-notching needles is also no longer accepted practice.

Proper use of a sharps container includes pick up by or delivery to an approved "red bag" or medical waste treatment site. In addition to this pre-existing safety measure.

• Orange lid to identify sharps bins containing or contaminated with body fluids or non-medicinal waste
• Self locking sliding lid on final closure.
• All sharps bins comply with current legislation and 'Safe Management of Healthcare Waste' Guidance.
• Wall mountable