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Country of Origin: China
- Weight: 0.65 lb
- Accessories: Security Lock, 10/cs
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MFR:
Plasti-Products, Inc.
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 100020
- Phone: (800) 527-5396
Frequently asked questions
Is the entry mechanism an automatic rotating chamber?
Yes, this container utilizes an automatic rotating chamber entry mechanism, which is a key safety feature.
This horizontal entry design is engineered for the safe, one-way deposit of sharps, offering several critical benefits:
- It minimizes the user’s risk of direct contact with the contents.
- It significantly reduces the possibility of accidental needle sticks.
Furthermore, the entire container is constructed from robust, puncture-resistant materials and is colored translucent red, which is the standard identification for biohazard waste receptacles.
Are the sharps containers reliably puncture resistant?
Yes, these Plasti Sharps Containers are specifically designed with puncture-resistant construction to ensure the reliable and safe containment of hazardous medical waste.
This robust material quality is combined with several key safety features:
- Automatic Rotating Chamber: Facilitates the secure deposit of sharps, minimizing the risk of exposure and direct handling.
- Translucent Red Design: This standard medical color allows for easy identification as a biohazard receptacle and provides visibility of the fill level.
- Wall Mountable: All sizes can be secured to a wall using an optional mounting bracket for convenient and stable placement in clinical environments.
Are the containers easily wall mountable?
Yes, for convenient placement, all sizes of these sharps containers can be secured to a wall. This functionality requires the use of an optional wall mounting bracket, which is sold separately.
Does this container use an automatic rotating chamber?
Yes, a key safety feature of the Plasti Horizontal Entry Sharps Container is its automatic rotating chamber.
This mechanism is integrated to facilitate the secure, one-way deposition of sharps directly into the container. This design minimizes user exposure and helps prevent direct handling risk.
Key safety and design features also include:
- Puncture Resistant: Constructed from durable materials to provide robust protection against accidental needle sticks.
- Wall Mountable: All available container sizes (8 Qt and 14 Qt) support optional wall mounting, requiring a separate accessory bracket for flexible placement.
- Translucent Red: The standardized color allows for contents visibility while marking the unit clearly as biohazard waste.
- Optional Security Lock: A separate Security Lock accessory is available for environments needing enhanced security measures.
Where are these sharps containers typically used?
The Plasti Horizontal Entry Sharps Containers are ideal for use in medical facilities, laboratories, and other healthcare settings. They enhance safety and hygiene protocols.
Is the automatic rotating chamber safe?
Yes, the automatic rotating chamber is a core design feature engineered for the safe and secure deposition of medical sharps.
This integrated mechanism maximizes user safety and minimizes exposure risk by:
- Facilitating the safe horizontal entry of sharps.
- Immediately rotating to drop the sharp directly into the main, puncture-resistant container body.
- Preventing direct user contact, which significantly reduces the risk of accidental needlesticks during the disposal process.
Is a safe automatic rotating chamber included?
Yes, these Plasti Sharps Containers are specifically engineered with an automatic rotating chamber for enhanced safety and security during disposal.
The benefits of this design include:
- Secure Deposit: The rotating mechanism facilitates safe, one-way entry of sharps, minimizing user exposure and risk of needlestick injury.
- Puncture Resistance: The container body is built with robust, puncture-resistant materials for secure containment.
- Standard Compliance: The container’s translucent red color is standard for biohazard use, allowing for easy monitoring of contents.
For flexible placement, all sizes are also wall mountable using an optional bracket. A separate Security Lock accessory is available for enhanced access control.
What is included in the Accessories: Security Lock, 10/cs configuration?
The Accessories: Security Lock, 10/cs configuration includes 10 security locks for the Plasti Horizontal Entry Sharps Containers.
Are security locks available?
Yes, a security lock is available as an accessory for Plasti Horizontal Entry Sharps Containers. This optional feature provides an additional layer of safety for secure sharps disposal.
Is the container translucent red for safety?
Yes, the Plasti Horizontal Entry Sharps Containers are manufactured in a standardized translucent red color.
This color coding is essential for compliance and safety in medical environments, clearly identifying the receptacle as a biohazard containment unit.
The translucent material also offers a practical benefit by allowing personnel to safely monitor the contents and assess the fill level without needing to open the container.