Cardinal Health SharpSafety™ Safety In Room Sharps Container Counterbalance Lid, Transparent Red 5 Quart

This sharps container is a 5 quart in-room disposal container with a counterbalance lid and transparent red body. It fits point-of-use disposal needs in patient rooms, exam rooms, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare spaces where safer access control and one-handed disposal matter. The 1-piece plastic design includes a locking lid, and the transparent body helps staff monitor fill levels during use.

Key Features

• 5 quart capacity works well for individual patient rooms and point-of-use disposal stations
• Counterbalance lid supports one-handed sharps disposal to help streamline workflow
• Locking lid and locking tabs help limit accidental or intentional access to contents
• Automatic shut-off locks the lid in the full position to help prevent overfilling
• Transparent red body makes it easier to monitor fill level before the container reaches capacity
• Compatible with wall enclosure systems, wall mounting brackets, disposal carts, and some cabinet setups for flexible placement

Good Fit For

• Individual patient rooms
• Exam rooms
• Outpatient clinics
• Point-of-use disposal stations

Applications and Usage

• Mounting near care areas to keep sharps disposal close at hand
• Setting up point-of-use disposal in busy healthcare environments where counter space needs to stay clear
• Using in pediatric or high-risk areas where limited access to contents is important
• Adding to exam rooms or outpatient clinic spaces that need visible fill monitoring
• Placing in compatible cabinets for a more discreet room appearance while keeping access available

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 12.5".
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Glove dispensers and glove box holders are optional accessories and are not included
• Wall mounting brackets, wall enclosure systems, disposal carts, and cabinet options are compatibility-based accessories rather than included components
• The 5 quart format is intended for in-room or point-of-use disposal rather than larger central collection needs

FAQ

• How much sharps waste does this container hold? This sharps container holds 5 quarts, a size suited to individual patient rooms and point-of-use disposal.
• Can this sharps container be mounted on a wall? Yes. The container is compatible with wall mounting brackets and wall enclosure systems that help secure the container and keep counter space clear.
• Does the lid help reduce overfilling? Yes. The container includes an automatic shut-off mechanism that locks the lid in the full position to help prevent overfilling.
• Is this container appropriate for pediatric or high-risk areas? Yes. The locking lid and counterbalance mechanism are designed to limit accidental access to the contents.
• Are glove dispensers included with the container? No. Glove dispensers and glove box holders are optional accessories that can be added separately.

From SharpStar In-Room by Cardinal Health.