Cannula disposal box
In a sharps container , even sharps , disposal box , Yellow box , Kontamed box or the smaller Kontamedchen medical equipment will be disposed of, which pose a risk of injury or contaminated with blood and thus potentially infectious are such. B. cannulas or scalpels . These containers offer special removal aids for cannulas and are puncture-proof. Likewise, cannulas contaminated with chemicals in chemical laboratories - after any reactive chemicals have reacted in the air, water or neutralization media - are safely disposed of in such boxes.
construction
A drop box must meet the following criteria:
- Sufficient size
- Puncture-proof
- Liquid-tight
- Sufficient opening to accommodate the cannulas
- Locking system that is designed in such a way that nothing falls out even if it tips over
- Stability
This structure of the cannula disposal box prevents cannula puncture injuries from the contents. Tested drop boxes bear the TÜV and GS seals. For safety when handling the containers, it is important not to exceed the fill level prescribed by the manufacturer. Refilling from smaller drop boxes to larger ones is not permitted.
After use, i.e. when the maximum level is reached, the containers are securely closed so that reopening is not easily possible. B. disposed of through the waste disposal of hospitals. The term "puncture-proof" mentioned in TRBA 250 and the requirements for containers in general were specified in the DIN EN ISO 23907: 2013-01 title (German): Protection against stab and cut injuries - requirements and test methods - containers for pointed and sharp waste (ISO 23907: 2012); German version EN ISO 23907: 2012
use
Drop boxes are used in all medical fields, be it in medical practices, hospitals or in the emergency services . The boxes are available in different sizes, starting with a volume of approx. 100 ml (e.g. for emergency cases ) up to several liters (e.g. for hospitals) , depending on the wide range of possible uses .
In addition to cannulas and other sharp objects contaminated with blood or infectious liquids, opened glass ampoules are also disposed of in the drop boxes. Frequently used swabs and syringes are wrongly disposed of in the containers, but this is not necessary.