The Cardinal Health 8970 is a 2-gallon sharps container designed for the safe disposal of used medical instruments or devices with sharp edges or points, such as needles, syringes, lancets, and scalpels. This red, polypropylene container features a unique rotor opening lid that allows for easy, safe, and convenient disposal of sharps without direct contact with the container’s opening, reducing the risk of accidental needlesticks or exposure to the disposed sharps.
The container is easy to assemble and locks for final disposal. It’s nestable design saves valuable storage space, and it can be used on countertops or mounted on the wall with available holders and brackets. The container’s plastics and pigments are safe to autoclave or incinerate.
The dimensions of the container are 10″ H x 7.25″ D x 10.5″ W, and the lid opening dimensions are 3.5″ L x 1.5″ W. Each case contains 20 containers. Proper disposal of sharps is crucial in healthcare settings to prevent injuries and the potential transmission of infectious diseases, making this container an essential tool for any medical facility.
