Permanent sharps capture devices, systems and methods of use

Details Permanent sharps capture devices, systems and methods of use Permanent sharps capture devices, systems and methods of use

2007-06-20

2009-12-01

Ackun, Jr., Jacob K (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For a tool

Body treatment

C206S365000, C220S825000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07624864

ABSTRACT:
Devices, systems and methods that fixably, and/or permanently capture and cover the sharp end of “sharps” in order to allow for their safe disposal. The sharps can include but are not limited to sharp medical instruments such as but not limited to syringes, needles, scalpel blades, as well as other sharp devices such as but not limited to sharp-tipped ornamental pins, sewing needles, and the like. The devices can include containers having bendable flaps which can bind against needles being inserted into the container, resilient materials, reactive chemical materials, and the like, which can also bind and/or permanently capture the sharps.

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