In-Room Sharps Containers & Collectors

The In-Room line from Cardinal Health and Covidien brings point-of-care sharps disposal directly to the patient bedside and exam room, where needles, lancets, and other sharps are actually generated. Keeping a compliant container within arm's reach reduces the distance a used sharp travels — the single most effective way to prevent needlestick injuries and stay aligned with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.

This collection covers the sizes most facilities reach for. The 1.25-gallon containers (models 851201, 851301, 85121, 85131) fit tight exam-room counters and mobile carts, offering horizontal entry and an always-open design for one-handed disposal. When volume runs higher, the 3-gallon options — including the Cardinal Health 85221 and the Covidien 8527R with its hinged rotor lid and vertical entry — handle busier treatment areas without frequent replacement.

A few features worth checking before you order:

• Locking lids: Every container here offers a locking mechanism, so once a unit reaches its fill line it can be permanently sealed for safe transport and disposal.
• Free-standing or wall-mount: Bases sit securely on flat surfaces, while the Cardinal Health In-Room Sharps Collector Cabinet (85301H) mounts to the wall and houses 2- and 3-gallon Kendall collectors to keep containers out of reach in pediatric or behavioral settings.
• Translucent vs. opaque: Translucent lids and bases let staff see the fill level at a glance, cutting down on overfilling.

All units are non-sterile, single-use, and clearly marked for regulated medical waste. For larger disposal needs elsewhere in your facility, explore the related Renewables In-Room collection. Match the gallon capacity to your room's typical sharps volume, confirm the mounting style fits your space, and you'll have a disposal setup that keeps clinicians and patients safer every day.