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Covidien SharpSafety Safety In Room Sharps Container With Counterbalance Lid Transparent Red Locking Lid 5 Quart Capacity
Covidien SharpSafety Safety In Room Sharps Container With Counterbalance Lid Transparent Red Locking Lid 5 Quart Capacity
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Product features
Materials and care
Materials and care
[Generic] High-density polypropylene, medical-grade pigments for translucent red finish, mechanical counterbalance hinge components.
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Product Description
The Covidien SharpSafety In-Room Sharps Container is a professional-grade medical disposal solution designed for the safe handling of contaminated needles and syringes. Engineered with a sophisticated counterbalance lid, this container facilitates effortless one-handed disposal, ensuring that healthcare providers and home users can discard sharps without direct contact with the opening. Its unique forced horizontal drop mechanism is a key design feature that maximizes the internal 5-quart capacity by preventing the uneven stacking of waste. The transparent red construction allows for easy monitoring of the fill level, while the built-in anti-kickback feature prevents sharps from exiting the container once deposited. Ideal for clinics, laboratories, and home care settings in India requiring authentic American-standard medical safety equipment, this container provides a secure barrier against accidental needle-stick injuries. The shutoff indicator further enhances safety by providing a clear visual cue when the unit has reached its maximum volume, preventing dangerous overfilling.
FAQ
Q1. What is a sharps container used for?
Ans: A sharps container is a puncture-resistant box used for the safe disposal of needles, syringes, lancets, and other medical instruments that can pierce the skin. It ensures that contaminated waste is isolated to prevent accidental injuries and the spread of infections.
Q2. What are 7 basic procedures for the safe handling of sharps?
Ans: Safe handling includes never recapping needles by hand, disposing of sharps immediately after use in a designated container, and keeping containers upright. Additionally, you should avoid overfilling the container, use the one-handed disposal technique, secure the lid before transport, and always wash hands after handling medical waste.
Q3. What is a red sharps container?
Ans: A red sharps container is a color-coded medical waste bin signifying biohazardous materials. The bright red color serves as a universal warning that the contents are potentially infectious and require specialized handling and disposal procedures.
Q4. Are these Covidien containers authentic imports available in India?
Ans: Yes, all Covidien products on Rudra Retails are authentic USA imports. We source these medical-grade safety containers directly from the United States to ensure Indian healthcare providers and home users receive genuine, high-quality safety equipment.
Q5. What is the maximum capacity for this sharps container?
Ans: This specific Covidien 8507SA model has a 5-quart capacity, which is approximately 1.25 gallons. It is designed with a horizontal entry to ensure that the volume is used as efficiently as possible before the shutoff indicator is triggered.