McKesson Sharps Container 1.7 Quart - Red Base Translucent Lid, Puncture Resistant Medical Waste Disposal

Professional-Grade Sharps Container for Safe Medical Waste Disposal

The McKesson Sharps Container delivers clinical-grade protection for healthcare facilities, home care settings, and medical practices requiring reliable biohazard waste management. Engineered with a tall tray design and 1.7-quart capacity, this puncture-resistant container provides secure disposal for needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments.

Premium Construction Meets Industry Safety Standards

Manufactured from robust polypropylene material, this sharps container meets or exceeds all applicable industry safety standards for medical waste containment. The strong, puncture-resistant walls ensure complete protection against needlestick injuries during disposal and handling. Unlike inferior containers, this unit maintains structural integrity throughout its service life, providing consistent safety performance you can trust.

Intelligent Design Features for Enhanced Safety

The funneled vertical drop opening is strategically engineered to guide sharps safely into the container while minimizing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries. This thoughtful design feature allows for one-handed disposal, improving workflow efficiency in busy clinical environments. The translucent lid enables quick visual monitoring of fill levels without compromising container integrity, helping you maintain optimal disposal practices and prevent overfilling.

Secure Locking Mechanism for Safe Transport

When your container reaches capacity, the secure locking lid system ensures safe, compliant transport to final disposal. The positive-lock mechanism prevents accidental opening during handling, storage, or transportation, maintaining a secure barrier between hazardous sharps and personnel. This critical safety feature provides peace of mind throughout the entire waste management chain.

Environmentally Responsible Disposal Options

Designed for both autoclave and incinerator compatibility, this sharps container offers flexible disposal pathways to match your facility's waste management protocols. When properly incinerated, the polypropylene construction breaks down cleanly, emitting only carbon dioxide and water vapor—eliminating concerns about toxic emissions or environmental contamination.

Versatile Mounting and Placement Solutions

The compact footprint (3.5" W × 3.5" D × 10" H) fits seamlessly into treatment rooms, patient care areas, laboratories, and home healthcare settings. For wall-mounted applications, the optional dovetail bracket (sold separately, Reorder No. R175) enables secure vertical mounting, maximizing workspace efficiency while keeping sharps disposal conveniently accessible.

Latex-Free Construction for Sensitive Environments

Manufactured without natural rubber latex, this sharps container is safe for use in environments serving latex-sensitive patients and healthcare workers. This thoughtful material selection eliminates allergic reaction risks while maintaining the durability and performance characteristics essential for medical waste containment.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 1.7 Quart (1.6 Liter)
• Dimensions: 3.5" W × 3.5" D × 10" H
• Color: Red base with translucent lid for fill-level visibility
• Material: High-strength polypropylene (latex-free)
• Opening Style: Funneled vertical drop design
• Closure: Secure locking lid mechanism
• Disposal Method: Autoclave and incinerator safe
• Usage: Single-use container
• Compliance: Meets or exceeds industry safety standards

Ideal Applications

Perfect for hospitals, clinics, physician offices, dental practices, veterinary facilities, long-term care centers, dialysis centers, home healthcare, diabetes management, and any setting requiring safe sharps disposal. The 1.7-quart capacity is optimally sized for moderate-volume sharps generation in patient rooms, treatment areas, and home care applications.