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Condition:
- Weight: 20.1 lb
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MFR:
Cardinal Health
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 31143665
- Phone: (800) 964-5227
Frequently asked questions
Are these sharps containers suitable for large instruments?
Yes, these Cardinal Health Large Volume Sharps Containers are specifically engineered for the safe disposal of large instruments and high volumes of sharps waste. They are designed to accommodate high volumes, making them ideal for facilities like surgical centers, laboratories, and large clinics.
Do these containers feature gasketed spill resistance?
Yes, these Cardinal Health Large Volume Sharps Containers are specifically designed with gasketed construction to ensure enhanced safety and spill resistance. This is a critical feature for handling high volumes of medical waste and large instruments.
Key benefits of the gasketed design include:
- Superior Containment: The gasket helps prevent accidental leakage and spills during handling, transport, and storage.
- Safety Compliance: This robust feature allows specific configurations to achieve the PGII (Packing Group II) rating for regulated medical waste transport.
Note that maximum spill resistance is typically provided by configurations featuring the Gasketed Slide Lid.
What large-volume capacity options are available?
These Cardinal Health Sharps Containers are designed for high-volume waste management and come in several large-capacity options:
- 8 Gallon
- 10 Gallon
- 12 Gallon
- 18 Gallon
What color are the container and lid?
The containers are designed with visibility and safety protocols in mind:
- Container Body: The primary body is the standardized Red, which signals biohazard containment and ensures immediate visibility in clinical environments.
- Lid: The lid is Clear (translucent). This critical feature allows personnel to easily monitor the contents and accurately track the fill level, which helps prevent dangerous overfilling.
What secure lid types are available?
The Cardinal Health Large Volume Sharps Containers offer three secure lid options to accommodate various disposal needs and protocols:
- Split Lid
- Hinged Lid
- Gasketed Slide Lid
All configurations feature a clear lid design, which is essential for easily monitoring the fill level and ensuring timely replacement. Furthermore, containers featuring the Gasketed Slide Lid utilize a gasketed design for enhanced spill resistance, a critical safety feature for high-volume environments.
Do these containers have handles for easy transport?
Yes, these containers have molded carrying handles to help in lifting and transporting heavy, filled containers safely and easily.
Are these containers spill-resistant?
Yes, these large volume sharps containers are engineered for enhanced safety and spill resistance. They feature a gasketed design implemented to minimize the risk of leaks and spills during handling and transport.
How does the clear lid enhance monitoring?
The clear lid is designed as a crucial safety feature to optimize sharps management:
- Continuous Visibility: The transparency allows medical staff to easily and continuously monitor the contents and fill level of the container without needing to open the unit.
- Enhanced Safety: This visual assurance is critical for safely determining when the container is reaching capacity, which prevents dangerous overfilling and ensures compliance with sharps disposal protocols.
Do these containers offer enhanced safety features?
Yes, these large volume sharps containers are designed with several key features to maximize safety and regulatory compliance during use and transport:
- Spill Resistance: They feature gasketed construction to prevent accidental leaks and ensure maximum containment integrity.
- Clear Lid: A clear lid allows staff to easily monitor contents and safely determine the fill level, helping to prevent dangerous overfilling.
- Safe Handling: Integrated molded carrying handles provide a convenient way to safely lift and transport heavy, filled containers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Specific configurations are PGII Rated (Packing Group II), confirming their suitability for the regulated transport of medical waste.
What specialized lid options are available?
These large volume sharps containers offer three distinct lid configurations engineered for safety and convenience:
- Split Lid: A versatile option, which on the 10-gallon container variant, includes a dedicated sharps port for efficient disposal.
- Hinged Lid: Provides a secure and easily managed opening mechanism.
- Gasketed Slide Lid: This specialized option utilizes a gasketed design to provide superior containment and spill resistance, which is vital during handling and transport of filled units.
All available lids are clear, ensuring personnel can easily monitor the contents and determine the fill level for timely and safe container replacement.