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Condition:
- Weight: 25.0 lb
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Learn more:
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MFR:
Cardinal Health
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 31314886
- Phone: (800) 964-5227
Frequently asked questions
Does the sharps container feature a secure final locking lid?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Gatorguard containers are designed with a critical safety feature for final disposal. They include a special, independent lid.
This lid is engineered to permanently lock the filled container closed once the capacity limit is reached. This crucial security measure ensures the contents are sealed and cannot be reopened, thereby maximizing safety during handling, transport, and final disposal.
Are these sharps containers safe for in-patient rooms?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Gatorguard containers are specifically engineered for maximum safety and compliance in in-patient rooms and other high-frequency clinical settings. The design focuses on securing contents and preventing hazardous overfilling.
Key features that ensure safe use and disposal include:
- Secure Final Disposal: A special independent lid mechanism is designed to securely and permanently lock the container closed once it is full, ensuring safety during handling and final disposal.
- Optimal Fill Monitoring: Safety is enhanced by providing easy visibility of the recommended fill line, along with a distinct full indicator that clearly signals when capacity is reached, helping prevent dangerous overfilling.
- Versatile Sharps Acceptance: The tumbler design safely accommodates a broad range of contaminated sharps, from lightweight butterfly needles up to large 60cc syringes.
- User Convenience: Convenient lift tabs are integrated to assist staff when depositing sharps.
Does the container have a clear capacity indicator?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Gatorguard sharps containers are specifically designed with clear visual indicators to promote safe use and prevent overfilling:
- Easy Visibility: The design allows for easy visual monitoring of the contents, with the recommended fill line clearly visible.
- Full Indicator: A distinct full indicator is included to signal precisely when the container has reached its maximum capacity and should be securely locked for final disposal.
Are these containers designed for in-patient room use?
Yes, these Cardinal Health Gatorguard containers are specifically designed for in-patient room sharps disposal.
They provide a secure and efficient solution for immediate sharps waste disposal, making them ideal for:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Other healthcare facilities
The container’s design, which includes convenient lift tabs and visual fill indicators, ensures seamless integration into standard clinical workflows and aids in maintaining safety and compliance.
Does the lid lock securely for disposal?
Yes, safety is a primary feature. The container is secured by a special independent lid that locks the filled container completely shut. This mechanism ensures safety during transport and meets protocols for final disposal.
Does the horizontal drop-in system maximize capacity?
Yes, the horizontal drop-in system in the Gatorguard containers is specifically engineered to maximize the usable internal volume.
This feature works in tandem with the versatile tumbler design to ensure efficient space utilization while accommodating a broad range of sharps, including:
- Small items like lightweight butterfly needles
- Larger sharps, up to 60cc syringes
This design ensures you get the most efficient use out of the container’s capacity.
Is the final disposal lock secure?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Gatorguard sharps containers are specifically designed for secure final disposal. The system utilizes a special independent lid that securely locks the container closed once it is full. This critical feature enhances safety during transport and final disposal protocols.
Does the container have a secure final lock?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Gatorguard containers are engineered for maximum safety and feature a mechanism for secure, final disposal.
- Final Closure Mechanism: The container is equipped with a special independent lid.
- Safety Assurance: This lid is used to securely lock the container closed once it has reached its capacity limit, ensuring all contaminated sharps are safely contained during handling and preparation for final disposal.
Does the container have clear fill monitoring?
Yes, the Cardinal Health Gatorguard containers are specifically designed with dual visual indicators to ensure safe and compliant sharps management:
- Easy Fill Line Visibility: The design provides easy visibility of the recommended fill line, allowing you to monitor the container status while in use.
- Capacity Full Indicator: A distinct, visible full indicator clearly signals when the container has reached its maximum capacity, cueing you to securely lock the container for final disposal.
Is the tumbler design versatile for sharps disposal?
Yes, the tumbler design of the Cardinal Health Gatorguard containers is engineered for highly versatile and efficient disposal of various medical sharps sizes.
This system is designed to safely accommodate a broad range of items, including:
- Lightweight sharps, such as butterfly needles.
- Larger instruments, like syringes up to 60cc.
Additionally, the design incorporates a horizontal drop-in system which is specifically engineered to maximize the container’s usable internal volume and capacity utilization.