Covidien Kendall Multi-Purpose Sharps Container with Lid

By Covidien / Medtronic  |  Made in USA  |  FSA Eligible

Puncture-Resistant Construction  |  Adjustable Rotor Lid Opening  |  Horizontal Drop Maximizes Volume  |  Safety Lock for Final Disposal  |  Countertop or Wall Mount  |  2 or 3 Gallon  |  Red or Clear  |  FSA Eligible

The Covidien Kendall Multi-Purpose Sharps Container provides safe, compliant temporary and long-term storage of used needles, lancets, syringes, and other sharps waste in home, clinical, and facility settings. The puncture-resistant container body prevents needle tips from penetrating the container walls during use and disposal. The adjustable revolving rotor lid opening rotates to match the size of the sharp being deposited — accommodating everything from small lancets to larger syringes without requiring separate containers for different sharp types. The horizontal drop design lays sharps flat in the container rather than standing them upright, making more efficient use of available volume and extending the time between disposal events. A safety lock feature on the lid prevents the container from being reopened once it has been set to the final-disposal position and is full — preventing accidental exposure to used sharps during transport to a disposal site. Nestable containers save storage space before use. Mounts on a countertop via included holders and brackets, or can be wall-mounted for exam room and facility applications. Available in five configurations across 2-gallon and 3-gallon sizes in red or clear with rotor and hinged lid options. Made in USA. FSA eligible. By Covidien/Medtronic.

Available Configurations

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Key Features

• Puncture-resistant container body — the container walls, base, and lid are constructed from rigid puncture-resistant plastic that cannot be penetrated by needle tips under normal disposal use; prevents accidental needlestick through the container wall from sharps inside
• Adjustable revolving rotor lid opening — the rotor lid rotates to expose an opening sized to the sharp being deposited; a smaller opening for lancets prevents rummaging through the opening by hand while accepting small sharps cleanly; a larger opening accommodates full syringes and larger sharps; one container handles a range of sharp types without needing separate dedicated containers
• Horizontal drop design — sharps deposited through the lid fall horizontally and lay flat in the container interior rather than standing upright; horizontal orientation makes more efficient use of container volume than vertical stacking, extending the container's useful life before requiring disposal and reducing the total number of containers needed in a high-use setting
• Safety lock for final disposal — when the container is full and ready for final disposal, a safety lock mechanism on the lid can be engaged to permanently prevent reopening; the locked container can be transported to a sharps disposal program or mail-back service without risk of accidental opening during handling
• Maximum fill line sticker — a fill level indicator shows the maximum safe fill point; containers should be replaced at the fill line, not after, to maintain safe operating clearance at the lid opening
• Countertop or wall mount — includes holders and brackets that allow the container to sit on a countertop or be mounted on a wall at a convenient access height; wall mounting is common in exam rooms, clinical bathrooms, and dialysis stations
• Nestable before use — empty containers nest inside each other to minimize storage space when maintaining a stock of backup containers
• Red or clear color options — the standard red color meets universal sharps container color convention; clear containers allow visual inspection of fill level from the outside without opening the container
• Made in USA | FSA eligible | By Covidien/Medtronic

Clinical FAQs

What is the difference between the rotor lid and the hinged lid, and which configuration should I choose?

The two lid types on the Kendall sharps container series provide different opening mechanisms for different use contexts. The rotor (revolving) lid has a rotating disc on top that the user turns to open an aperture sized for the sharp being deposited. The rotor mechanism offers two advantages: the adjustable opening can be sized to just fit the sharp being deposited, minimizing the exposed opening at any given time; and the rotating mechanism keeps the opening small and directed, making it harder for a hand or finger to be inserted into the container accidentally. The rotor lid is well-suited for countertop and point-of-care use where the container is accessed frequently by different users. The hinged lid swings open on a hinge and typically provides a larger, more accessible opening — useful when depositing larger sharps like full IV sets, infusion tubing with needles, or other bulky items that do not fit through the rotor opening. Some configurations (8527R, 8535SA) include both a hinged lid and a rotor mechanism, giving the user the option of using the rotor for routine small-sharp disposal and the hinged lid for larger items. For home use with lancets and insulin syringes, the rotor lid configuration (8970) is the standard practical choice. For clinical settings handling a variety of sharp types including larger items, the dual hinged+rotor lid configurations are more versatile.

What are the sharps disposal regulations for home users, and how does this container support compliance?

Home sharps disposal regulations in the United States vary by state — there is no single federal standard governing how individual patients must dispose of home medical sharps. The FDA and EPA recommend that home users follow their state's sharps disposal laws and guidelines. Most states fall into one of several approaches: sharps mail-back programs (the used container is mailed to an approved medical waste facility), community sharps disposal drop-off sites (pharmacies, hospitals, fire stations, or dedicated drop-off locations accept sealed sharps containers), household hazardous waste collection events, and in some states, disposal in regular trash inside a sharps container that meets specific requirements. The Kendall Multi-Purpose Sharps Container supports compliance with these approaches in several ways: the puncture-resistant container body meets the physical standard most mail-back and drop-off programs require; the safety lock prevents the container from being reopened during transport or handling; the maximum fill line indicator ensures the container is not overfilled before closure, which is a requirement for most disposal programs. Before sending this container through any disposal program, verify the program's specific container acceptance requirements — some mail-back programs provide their own containers and do not accept third-party containers. Call us at 1-866-218-0902 for guidance on sharps disposal programs available in your area.

What size container is appropriate for a home diabetic patient vs. a clinical setting?

For a home diabetic patient using lancets and insulin syringes, container size selection depends on testing and injection frequency. A patient testing blood glucose twice daily and injecting insulin twice daily generates approximately 4 sharps per day — a 2-gallon container at that rate holds several months of sharps before requiring disposal, which is a practical interval for most home users. The 2-gallon red rotor lid container (SKU 8970) is the standard home use choice: compact enough to sit on a bathroom or kitchen counter without being intrusive, with the rotor lid sized for lancets and standard insulin syringes. Patients testing more frequently (4–6 times daily) plus multiple daily injections will fill the container faster and may prefer to replace it more frequently rather than let it sit for months. For clinical settings — a physician office, diabetes education center, phlebotomy lab, or dialysis unit — the 3-gallon configuration (SKU 8527R) provides more volume between disposal events, and the wall-mount option allows the container to be placed at an ergonomic height and out of counter space. High-volume clinical settings may find the case-quantity option (10 per case for the 3-gallon) the most economical ordering approach. Call us at 1-866-218-0902 to discuss volume ordering for clinical facilities.

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