OakRidge Products 1 Quart Size (Pack of 3) Sharps Disposal Container - Approved for Home and Professional use

 OakRidge Products 1 Quart Size (Pack of 3) Sharps Disposal Container - Approved for Home and Professional use

•  GREAT FOR HOME-. Ideal for diabetics. Fits perfectly on bathroom countertops. Keeps contaminated waste safe from pets and small children - Safe disposal of needles, needles with syringes, pen needles, lancets, blades (razors, scalpels, etc.
• GREAT FOR BUSINESS - Designed for use by phlebotomists or others who need a small transportable container. The vertical drop maximizes useable container volume while providing a space saving option for totes, carts and work spaces.
• LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT - Perfect for traveling and on the go use. Fits easily into a medium sized purse backpack, gym bag, or luggage. Clear lid allows a view of the fill level, temporary closure for safety, and snap locks for final disposal.
• GOLD STANDARD in Sharps Containers - this the SAME product we sell to Doctors and Hospitals all over the country. We are a US manufacturer. PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 4"L X 4"W X 6.25" H
• COMPARE FIRST - our competitor's "1 quart" products look very similar but they are actually about 20% smaller than ours. Oakridge would never mislead our customers. Our product is really a full 1 quart in size.

Sharps Disposal Containers

FDA Approved Sharps Containers
The FDA recommends that used needles and other sharps be placed immediately in FDA-approved sharps disposal containers. FDA-approved sharps disposal containers are generally available at pharmacies, medical supply companies, healthcare providers, and online .

The FDA has evaluated the safety and effectiveness of these containers and has approved their use by healthcare professionals and the general public to help reduce the risk of injuries and infections from sharps.

FDA-approved sharps disposal containers are made of rigid plastic and have a line marking when they should be considered full, which means it is time to dispose of the container. Below are examples of FDA approved sharps containers:

There are FDA approved sharps containers available in a variety of sizes, including some small ones that can be taken on the road and used when you are away from home.

Safe alternative to FDA approved containers
homemade containerIf an FDA-approved container is not available, guidelines from some organizations and communities recommend the use of a sturdy plastic homemade container as an alternative. The container should be leak-proof, stand upright during use, and have a tight, puncture-resistant lid, for example a plastic detergent container.

Homemade containers should have the same basic features as a good sharps disposal container:

• Made of heavy duty plastic
• Can be closed with a tight, puncture-resistant lid so sharps can't get out
• Stays upright and stable during use
• Leak proof
• With appropriate labels to warn of hazardous waste inside

When your container is 3/4 full, follow your community guidelines for proper disposal.

What to do if you can't get a sharps disposal container
The safest way to dispose of a used needle is to immediately place it in a sharps disposal container to reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and puncture wounds caused by loose sharps. If you cannot immediately find a sharps disposal container, you may need to recap the needle or use a needle cutter until you can dispose of the sharps in an appropriate container. Never throw loose needles or other sharp objects into trash cans or recycling bins, and never flush them down the toilet.

Needle cutters

There are products that serve to safely store used needles, both at home and when traveling. These devices are generally available for sale in pharmacies and medical supply stores.

A needle cutter automatically stores cut needles when a disposal container is not available. The remainder of the syringe, after the needle is cut, can be placed in a homemade container or a sharps container. When the needle cutter is full, empty the needles into a household container or sharps container and dispose of it according to your state regulations.

needle destroying deviceA needle destroying device is a small, portable machine that incinerates needles, melting them into pellets the size of pellets. Once the needle is destroyed, the remainder of the syringe and molten metal can be safely disposed of with standard (not recycling) waste. These devices, previously only used in healthcare facilities, are now available for use at home.

Before using any of the above procedures, check your community guidelines for acceptable sharps disposal methods.

When recapping
If you need to recap the needle, do not bend or break the needle and never remove a hypodermic needle from the syringe by hand. Doing so could lead to punctures, cuts, or puncture wounds. To replace the cap you must use a mechanical device or the one-handed technique (see step-by-step instructions below).

Needles that have been capped should be placed in a waste container at the earliest opportunity.

One-handed needle cover method :

1. Step 1: Place the lid on a flat surface, such as a table or counter, next to something firm against which you can "push" it.
2. Step 2: Holding the syringe with the needle in one hand, slide the needle into the cap without using the other hand
3. Step 3: Using only one hand, push the needle with the cap against a firm object to "seat" the cap firmly on the needle.

Dos and Don'ts for Proper Sharps Disposal :

• DO put used needles and other sharps in a sharps disposal container right away to reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and puncture wounds from loose sharps.
• DO use an FDA approved sharps disposal container, if possible. If an FDA-approved container is not available, guidelines from some organizations and communities recommend the use of a sturdy plastic homemade container as an alternative.
• DO make sure that using a homemade container has the basic characteristics of a good disposal container.
• DO carry a portable sharps container with you when traveling.
• DO follow your community guidelines for disposing of your sharps container.
• DO call your local public health or garbage collection department (listed in the city or county government section of your phone book) to find out about sharps disposal programs in your region.
• YES ask your healthcare provider, veterinarian, hospital or pharmacist
• where and how you can get an FDA approved sharps disposal container,
• whether they can receive your used needles and other sharps, or
• if you know of other sharps disposal programs nearby.
• DO keep all sharps disposal containers out of the reach of children and pets.
• DO seal your sharps containers before disposing of them, label them appropriately and consult your community guidelines for proper disposal.
• DO ask your health or drug insurance provider if they cover sharps disposal containers.
• DO ask the manufacturer of your pharmaceutical products that require needles or other sharps if they offer their patients free sharps disposal containers.
• DO report problems related to sharps disposal containers.
• DO NOT throw loose needles or other sharp objects in the trash.
• DO NOT flush needles or other sharp objects down the toilet.
• DO NOT put needles or other sharps in the recycling bin - they are not recyclable.
• DO NOT try to remove, bend, break, or recap needles that someone else has used. Doing so can lead to an accidental puncture, which can cause serious infections.
• DO NOT try to remove the needle without a needle cutter, as the needle may fall, get thrown, or become misplaced and injure someone.