SharpSafety: Sharps Containers and Hazardous Waste Disposal from Cardinal Health

Minimize needle-stick injuries and ensure facility compliance with SharpSafety™ by Cardinal Health. As a gold standard in clinical waste management, SharpSafety offers engineered protection for high-volume hospitals and home care settings alike.

Disposing of used needles in a hospital, phlebotomy lab, clinical setting or at home must always be done with a safety-first approach. The most important component of safe disposal of sharp items that can puncture the skin is having a secure and easy-to-use receptacle. SharpSafety by Cardinal Health is a trusted leader in hazardous waste containers because they are engineered to the highest standards.

Sharps Hazardous Waste Containers Are Engineered for Safety

Protecting healthcare professionals, caregivers and patients against injury is SharpSafety’s top priority. The following are key safety features:

• Puncture-Resistant Construction: These containers are made using high-quality plastic for maximum durability. They are also safe for autoclaving or incineration.
• Forced Horizontal Drop: This feature optimizes storage by forcing waste to be stored flat. It also reduces the risk of sharps sticking out.
• Counterbalanced Lids: Facilitate easy, one-handed disposal while minimizing exposure risk. Larger receptacles are available with wall mount brackets to ensure security and prevent tampering.
• Overfilling Prevention: The automatic shut-off mechanism stops any more waste from being deposited when capacity is reached.
• Locking Features: The lids are designed with locking tabs that keep hands out once a sharp has been put in the container. The lids have rotor, hinged or sliding closures that can be locked – limiting both accidental and intentional access.
• Visible Monitoring: Each SharpSafety container has a large biohazard symbol and a clear indicator that shows when they have reached the fill level.

Other SharpSafety Features

In addition to safety and security features, Cardinal Health’s SharpSafety containers offer other key features important to healthcare professionals:

• Rated for Compliance and Reliability: SharpSafety containers meet OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety standards and are FDA-cleared (Food and Drug Administration) for safe disposal of sharps.
• Available in a Variety of Options: With sizes ranging from one quart to 30 gallons, SharpSafety containers are designed to safely dispose of a variety of different wastes including sharps, biohazardous, pharmaceuticals, chemotherapy material and more.
• Not Just for Needles: SharpSafety containers are puncture-resistant and secure with safety features that make them ideal for hazardous material besides needles, such as lancets, scalpels, broken glass, capillary tubes, dental wires and other small items such as auto-injector pens.
• Easy to Use: They are designed for intuitive, single-handed disposal, which can shorten and simplify healthcare professionals’ workflow.

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HonestMed is proud to carry a comprehensive range of Cardinal Health products, including the industry-leading SharpSafety hazardous waste containers. Whether you are outfitting a high-volume surgical center or seeking safe disposal solutions for home use, we provide the supplies healthcare professionals and caregivers depend on—shipped with speed and efficiency.

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