Sharpstar-5 Quart Red Case/20 W/counterbalanced Lids

Managing sharps disposal in medical facilities requires containers that prevent overfilling, restrict unauthorized access, and maintain clear visibility of contents. The SharpStar 5-quart sharps container with counterbalanced lid addresses these critical needs in hospitals, clinics, and patient rooms with a self-locking mechanism that stops accepting waste at maximum capacity, reducing contamination risks and simplifying compliance.

Key Features

• Overfill prevention mechanism automatically locks the lid in the full position when container reaches maximum capacity
• Counterbalanced door with restricted-access design limits tampering in pediatric, geriatric, and behavioral health settings
• Transparent red construction enables visual monitoring of fill levels without opening the container
• Forced horizontal drop technology maximizes internal volume utilization and extends replacement intervals
• In-room placement design with 5-quart capacity suitable for patient bedside and treatment areas
• Locking SharpStar lid system provides secure closure during transport and final disposal

Specifications

Ideal For

• Hospital patient rooms requiring bedside sharps disposal during IV therapy, injections, and blood glucose monitoring
• Outpatient clinics and physician offices with immunization programs or minor procedure suites
• Behavioral health facilities where tamper-resistant containers protect both staff and patients
• Pediatric units needing restricted-access containers to prevent curious children from reaching contents
• Long-term care facilities managing daily insulin administration and routine injections for elderly residents

What's Included

• 20 SharpStar 5-quart sharps containers
• 20 SharpStar lids with counterbalanced doors pre-attached

Care Instructions

• Mount or place container on stable surface within arm's reach of disposal point
• Do not overfill beyond the container's self-locking mechanism activation point
• Once lid locks in full position, remove container from service immediately
• Seal permanently using integrated locking tabs before transporting to storage area
• Follow facility protocols and local regulations for final disposal through licensed medical waste hauler
• Never attempt to reopen or empty a locked container

FAQs

Q: How does the overfill prevention feature work?

A: The counterbalanced lid mechanism automatically shifts to the locked position when sharps reach maximum fill line, physically preventing additional waste insertion and signaling staff that replacement is needed.

Q: Can patients or visitors open the container to retrieve contents?

A: No. The restricted-access design with counterbalanced door limits intentional or accidental entry, making it appropriate for unsupervised areas and populations requiring additional safety measures.

Q: What size sharps can this container accommodate?

A: The forced horizontal drop opening accepts standard needles, syringes, lancets, and small blood collection devices. The 5.5-inch depth accommodates most common clinical sharps encountered in patient care settings.

Q: How do I know when the container is full?

A: The transparent red material allows continuous visual monitoring of fill levels, and the self-locking mechanism stops accepting waste at capacity. When the lid locks horizontally, replacement is required.

Q: Is this container compliant with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards?

A: The container's puncture-resistant construction, leak-resistant design, and self-locking closure support compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 requirements when used according to facility protocols and manufacturer guidelines.

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