The PureWay® Sharps Collector container is blow molded with High Density Polyethylene plastic. The containers are identical except for capacity. The device has a circular opening at the top with an insert to prevent hand access and items from falling out. The insert is made of Low Density Polyethylene plastic, is also circular limiting the opening to 1.25 inches. The opening allows for a vertical sharps drop. Once the PureWay® Sharps Collector container is full, the cap is placed on top of the opening and screwed close for a tight seal. The containers are designed to contain and hold sharps such as angio-caths, blood needles, lancets, cap needles, and various sized syringes. The shape of the container will be rectangular and the only access to the container is through the screw top opening or aperture. In summary, all PureWay® Sharps Collector containers are blow molded using High Density Polyethylene plastic, non-sterile, disposable, sharps containers (infectious waste container). All the devices allow for onehanded disposal of sharps and offer a means of closure. 3 gallon sharps disposal ship back system (Includes one 3 gallon container, box, bag, zip tie).
A hard-walled container designed for the safe deposit and collection of biologically or chemically contaminated used sharps; this includes needles, lancets, scalpel blades, cannulae, or other devices that present a hazard to a healthcare worker or patient if they were to inadvertently have bodily contact with the device and cause themselves an injury. This container is typically designed to be puncture resistant, leak-proof, and closable (usually having a lid that cannot be reopened once closed) and is identified with the universal biohazard symbol on its labelling. It is disposed of when filled to the recommended level, typically by incineration.