Cardinal Health SharpSafety™ Sharps Container Slide Lid, Red 8 Gallon

SharpSafety™ Sharps Container Slide Lid, Red 8 Gallon

The SharpSafety sharps container is a red 8 gallon point-of-use container with a sliding lid for regulated medical waste handling. It fits healthcare settings that need a larger sharps disposal option close to where waste is generated, while supporting everyday workflow with a 1-piece plastic design. Gasketed lids help with leak resistant containment, and containers with gaskets have DOT approved UN3291 for transport of regulated medical waste except for cultures and stocks.

Good Fit For

• Point-of-use sharps disposal in healthcare areas
• Facilities that need a larger-capacity sharps container
• Regulated medical waste workflows

Key Features

• 8 gallon capacity supports higher-volume sharps disposal at the point of use
• Sliding lid offers quick access during routine disposal tasks
• Gasketed lid helps provide leak resistant containment of contents
• 1-piece plastic construction keeps the container format straightforward for placement and use
• Containers with gaskets have DOT approved UN3291 for transport of regulated medical waste except for cultures and stocks
• Red color helps this sharps container stand out in clinical waste workflows

Applications and Usage

• Placing a sharps container near treatment or procedure areas for immediate disposal
• Supporting higher-volume sharps collection where a larger container is preferred
• Managing regulated medical waste in clinical environments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This model uses a non-locking lid, which may matter for buyers comparing closure styles
• DOT approved UN3291 transport detail applies to containers with gaskets and excludes cultures and stocks
• The container is intended for point-of-use placement, so buyers may want to confirm the footprint fits the planned location

FAQ

• What lid style does this sharps container use? This sharps container uses a sliding lid.
• Is this sharps container meant for point-of-use placement? Yes. This model is intended for point-of-use placement, making it suitable for areas where sharps are generated during care or procedures.
• What is the capacity of this sharps container? This container has an 8 gallon capacity.
• Does the lid lock? No. This model has a non-locking lid.
• What transport approval is noted for this container? Containers with gaskets have DOT approved UN3291 for transport of regulated medical waste except for cultures and stocks.

From SharpSafety by Cardinal Health.