Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 22L XA High-Volume Cytotoxic Sharps Bins (Pack of 7)
Large and robust, the Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 22L XA High-Volume Cytotoxic Sharps Bins (Pack of 7) accommodate high-volumes of cytotoxic sharps waste making them ideal for settings in which frequent disposal occurs. A hinged door design stays open at 45 and 90 degrees, ensuring easy hands-free access to minimise contamination, and providing a large aperture for the safe disposal of larger items.
What's Included?
- 10 x Cytotoxic Sharps Bin Units
Please Note: The Daniels Sharpsguard Purple Lid 22L XA High-Volume Cytotoxic Sharps Containers are designed to hold sharps contaminated by cytotoxic and cytostatic waste, and should be disposed of separately to other healthcare waste.
Technical Specifications
- Usable Capacity: 16.98 Litres
- Container weight (g): 1036g
- Container Size (H x L): 34.8cm x 32.5cm dia
- Aperture Dimensions (W x L): 23.0cm x 7.8cm
- Material: Made from 46% recycled plastic
- Product Code: DD639R
- NHS Supply Chain Code: FSL081
- Carton contains: 7 units
- Carton Dimensions (H x L x W): 32.6cm x 108.0cm x 32.3cm
- Weight of carton and containers (kg): 8.03kg
- Certified for UN3291 Clinical Waste
- Certified to ISO 23907-1: 2019
These cytotoxic sharps containers are for disposal by incineration or other authorised process and is for the consignment of waste categorised by EWC codes: 18 01 01, 18 01 03*, 18 01 08*, 18 01 09, 18 02 01, 18 02 02*, 18 02 07*, 18 02 08.
Key Features
- Robust and durable purple lid cytotoxic sharps bins
- For the disposal of sharps contaminated with cytotoxic or cytostatic medicine
- Protects the health of users in the workplace
- Label and purple lid allow for easy identification of waste contents to prevent mixing
- Wider aperture opening allows easy insertion of larger items
- Hinged door design can stay open at 45 and 90 degrees for hands-free access
- Robust pail handle for easy transportation of waste
- 22 litre containers are larger in size to enable maximum capacity
- Sustainable alternative made from 46% recycled plastic
What Are the Daniels Sharpsguard 22L XA Purple Sharps Bins For?
The Daniels 22L Sharpsguard Purple Sharps Bins are designed to safely dispose of sharps contaminated with cytotoxic or cytostatic medicine, for incineration. They are designed to support sharps waste management procedures in the workplace, in order to ensure user health and safety is maintained.
What is Cytotoxic Waste?
Cytotoxic waste is waste associated with cytotoxic drugs which contain chemicals that are toxic to human cells. Any medicinal product that possesses any one, or more, of the following hazardous properties: toxic, carcinogenic, toxic for reproduction, or mutagenic, is defined as cytotoxic waste. Therefore, having and following correct cytotoxic waste procedures in the workplace is vital in order to protect health.
Larger Capacity Cytotoxic Sharps Bin
As the Daniels Cytotoxic 22L XA Sharps Bins are larger in size to enable maximum capacity, they can be used in a wide range of situations. They are ideal for labs, hospitals, and wards where the frequent disposal of sharps is required, and are also easy to carry to and from clinics in between use.
Hands-Free Access
The Cytotoxic 22L XA Sharps Container offers hands-free access thanks to its hinged door design. This makes it easier to insert larger, bulkier sharps into the container, and will also reduce the need for hands to come into direct contact with it. The door can remain open at either 40 or 90 degrees, and also features a temporary closure.
Prevents Sharps from Escaping
This high-volume sharps container also has 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.
Easy Identification of Waste Contents
These sharps containers include 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.
What Standards Do These Cytotoxic Waste Bins Conform To?
The Daniels cytotoxic sharps containers conform to BS EN ISO 23907-1: 2019 Sharps Injury Protection - Requirements and Test Methods - Sharps Containers. This ensures that they meet the specifications required by the standard for the disposal of sharps.
