Sharpsguard Cyto 22L XA High-Volume Sharps Container (Case of 7)
As hospitals and other medical environments can often generate a lot of clinical and potentially harmful waste, it is important to ensure that correct storage and disposal systems are in place. The Sharpsguard Cyto 22L XA High-Volume Sharps Container (Case of 7) conforms to BS EN ISO 23907:2012, enabling the safe storage of sharps for incineration.
Please note that this container is designed to hold sharps contaminated by cytotoxic and cytostatic waste, and should be disposed of separately to other healthcare waste.
Practical Design
The Sharpsguard Cyto 22L Sharps Container has been designed to provide a safer method of storing sharps for incineration. The solid structure features a side handle to stop the container from rolling away, and also enables easier transportation and disposal.
The container also includes a purple lid to allow for colour coding. This will provide a visual prompt for eliminating the chance of objects being placed in the incorrect containers. The label on the front of each container will also provide improved safety, with space for writing information including the container's location, department, and start date.
Hands-Free Access
The Cyto 22L Sharps Container provides hands-free access with the hinged door. This will make it easier to insert larger, bulkier sharps into the container, and will also reduce the need for hands to come into direct contact with the container.
The door can remain open at either 40 or 90 degrees, and also features a temporary closure. It includes a 'push to lock' function, and includes a permanent closure that increases safety during transportation to prevent sharps from escaping the container. Additionally, each container includes an absorbent pad to soak up any liquids inside.
Standards Conformity
The Sharps Container conforms to BS EN ISO 23907:2012 'Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods - Sharps containers'. This means that it meets the specifications required by the standard for the disposal of sharps.
Conforming to the standard will help provide assurance that the Sharpsguard Cyto 22L Container is safe and reliable for storing sharps for incineration in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Technical Specifications of the Sharps Container
- Capacity: 22 litres
- Material: Polypropylene
- Weight: 1.079kg
- Overall dimensions (HxL): 350 x 350mm
- Complies with BS EN ISO 23907 for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
