Syringe needle disposal apparatus

Details Syringe needle disposal apparatus Syringe needle disposal apparatus

1992-09-04

1994-09-13

Reese, Randolph A.

Hazardous or toxic waste destruction or containment

Containment

Solidification, vitrification, or cementation

588250, 604192, 206365, A61M 532, B09B 100

Patent

active

053470788

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus are provided for disposing of a hypodermic syringe needle and associated tip and hub, the syringe having a tubular body to which the hub is removably attached. The method includes providing an upright, protective receptacle having a downward entrance, and providing a trap door at the entrance; inserting the needle and hub into the receptacle via the entrance and past the trap door; and allowing the trap door to thus block withdrawal of the hub and needle from the receptacle in response to the insertion. The received needle and hub are contained in the receptacle for disposal; and penetrable sealant is also provided in the receptacle in a position to seal off the inserted needle tip from external contamination. Corresponding apparatus is also provided.

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