Kendall SharpStar In-Room Sharps Container with Counter-Balanced Lid, 5 Quart, Transparent Red
PRODUCT DETAILS
The SharpStar™ family of containers is engineered with controls to prevent overfilling and limit accidental or intentional access to the container contents. These containers are offered in multiple sizes from 5 qt. to 4 gal. to accommodate the increasing volume and size of safety engineered sharps devices used today.
Forced horizontal drop.
Counter-balanced door.
Anti-kickback feature.
Shuts off when full.
"FULL" sign.
Locking tabs on top of lid.
Molded handles.
Nestable.
Unit of Measure Contents Sold By
Each (EA) 1 Each 1 Total (1 Each)
Case (CA) 20 Each 20 Total (1 Case of 20 Each)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is a sharps container?
A: A sharps container is a puncture-resistant, leak-proof container used to safely dispose of medical sharps, including needles, lancets, syringes, and scalpels.
Q: Where to buy a sharps container?
A: You can purchase sharps containers online at Discreet Diabetes Supplies, as well as at pharmacies, medical supply stores, and some healthcare facilities.
Q: Where to dispose of a sharps container near me?
A: Sharps containers should be disposed of at designated disposal facilities, such as pharmacies, hospitals, hazardous waste sites, or community drop-off locations. Check with your local health department for specific disposal options.
Q: When should sharps containers be emptied?
A: Sharps containers should be disposed of when they are about 3/4 full to prevent overfilling, which increases the risk of needle sticks or contamination.