McKesson Prevent Premium Biohazard Sharps Containers

By McKesson  |  FSA/HSA Eligible  |  Rx Required

PG-II UN/DOT Rated  |  Seal & Ship — No Secondary Packaging Required  |  16-Point Positive Locking Lid  |  Hermetically Sealed  |  Touchless Deposit  |  Wall-Cabinet Compatible  |  1 Quart to 12 Gallon  |  Phlebotomy, Mailbox & Waste-Can Styles  |  Rx Required

McKesson Prevent Premium Biohazard Sharps Containers are clinical-grade puncture and leak-resistant disposal units designed for regulated medical waste management in phlebotomy rooms, exam rooms, procedure areas, operating rooms, and high-volume clinical facilities. The PG-II UN/DOT performance grade means these containers meet the international standard for regulated medical waste packaging — certified for transport without secondary packaging when sealed in Full Lock mode, streamlining pickup and removal logistics for waste haulers. The 16-point positive locking lid system engages with an audible click at each of 16 locking points, providing verifiable full-lid engagement for secure closure before transport. Hermetically-sealed lids prevent leakage and biohazard exposure. Touchless sharp deposit design keeps the depositing hand away from the container opening. Compatible with most existing wall-mount cabinets and brackets. Nest and stack for efficient pre-use storage. Available in six configurations from 1 quart to 12 gallons. Individually or in cases. FSA/HSA eligible. By McKesson.

Available Configurations

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Key Features

• PG-II UN/DOT performance-grade rated — the 8-gallon #2266 carries PG-II certification (4H2/Y15/S/16), meeting the international United Nations performance standard for hazardous materials packaging; PG-II designation means the container is tested and certified for regulated medical waste transport at Group II performance levels — drop resistance, stacking strength, and hermetic integrity — qualifying it for regulated medical waste transport without the secondary packaging that non-rated containers require
• Seal and Ship — no secondary packaging required — when sealed in Full Lock mode per the lid closure instructions, PG-II-rated containers in this line qualify for direct transport by regulated medical waste haulers without an outer corrugated box or overpack; reduces per-pickup labor and packaging cost for facilities with frequent removal schedules
• 16-point positive locking lid with audible click confirmation — the lid engagement system has 16 independent locking points around the lid perimeter; each locks with an audible click; the audible confirmation allows clinical staff to verify that the lid is fully and evenly engaged without visual inspection of each point individually; prevents partial closure that could allow reentry or lid separation during transport
• Hermetically-sealed lids — the lid-to-container seal is designed to be airtight when fully locked, preventing leakage of liquid biohazardous material from the container during handling and transport
• Touchless sharp deposit — the container opening and lid mechanism are designed so the depositing hand does not need to contact the container opening edge; reduces needlestick risk during deposit by maintaining clearance between the hand and any sharps inside the container
• Compatible with most existing wall cabinets and brackets — the container body profile is designed to fit standard clinical wall-mount brackets and locked security cabinets without modification, allowing facilities to integrate the Prevent containers into existing sharps management infrastructure
• Hinged lid system (larger sizes) — the hinged lid on larger configurations remains attached to the container while open for disposal of large-volume items; eliminates loose-lid handling and saves staff time
• Integrated side handles — molded-in handles on larger containers allow two-person carry for heavy full containers
• Nest and stack for pre-use storage — empty containers nest and stack to minimize storage space before deployment
• 1 quart to 12 gallon size range — from the 1-quart phlebotomy point-of-care unit to the 12-gallon facility waste-can for operating rooms and procedure suites
• Not made with natural rubber latex | FSA/HSA eligible | Rx required | By McKesson

Clinical FAQs

What is "phlebotomy style" and when is the 1-quart configuration the right choice?

The phlebotomy-style sharps container (SKU 065, 1 quart) is a compact, purpose-built unit designed for immediate placement at a phlebotomy draw station or beside a procedure chair where needles and lancets are used one at a time. The compact 1-quart size is appropriate for individual draw stations because it sits on the countertop immediately next to the patient, minimizing the distance a needle must travel after use before it is safely contained — reducing the needlestick risk from carrying a used needle across a room. The hinged snap-on lid allows one-handed needle deposit without removing a cap or rotating a dial: the needle is inserted through the opening and the lid self-closes. The 1-quart size holds approximately one shift's worth of used needles and lancets at a moderate-volume draw station, allowing daily end-of-shift disposal. The case of 80 is practical for phlebotomy labs, blood draw centers, and clinics that operate multiple draw chairs and need a consistent supply of point-of-care containers. The 1-quart is not appropriate as the sole container for a high-volume clinical area — it should be paired with a larger waste-can style container in the room for disposal of full 1-quart containers and for larger items (full syringes, IV catheters) that do not fit in the 1-quart opening.

What does PG-II grade mean and why does "no secondary packaging required" matter for medical waste logistics?

PG-II (Packing Group II) is a performance classification under the United Nations Model Regulations for transport of hazardous materials — the international standard used by DOT, IATA, and most national regulatory frameworks. A container certified to PG-II standards has passed a series of physical performance tests: drop tests from specified heights in multiple orientations, stacking strength tests under load for extended periods, and hydraulic pressure tests to verify that the sealed container does not leak under conditions simulating transport stresses. The specific PG-II rating on the McKesson #2266 (4H2/Y15/S/16) encodes the container type (4H2 = rigid plastic container), performance group (Y = PG-II), maximum gross weight (15 = 15 kg, approximately 33 lbs.), and year of manufacture (S/16). The practical clinical significance of this rating is the "no secondary packaging required" designation: non-rated or non-certified sharps containers typically must be placed inside a secondary rigid or corrugated outer container before a regulated medical waste hauler can accept and transport them; this adds packaging cost, waste volume, and labor per pickup. A PG-II-certified container in Full Lock mode can be accepted by certified medical waste haulers directly — the clinical staff seals it, it goes into the waste stream, no outer packaging step is needed. For facilities scheduling frequent medical waste pickups or operating a high volume of containers, this reduces both per-unit handling labor and the volume of secondary packaging waste.

How does the McKesson Prevent Premium line compare to the Kendall Multi-Purpose Sharps Container for facility use?

Both the Kendall Multi-Purpose Sharps Container and the McKesson Prevent Premium line are appropriate for clinical sharps disposal, but they occupy different tiers of clinical use. The Kendall containers (2–3 gallon) are well-suited for exam rooms, smaller clinical offices, home patient use, and point-of-care settings that generate moderate sharps volumes. They are more economical for per-unit cost and cover the size range appropriate for most individual patient rooms and small clinic settings. The McKesson Prevent Premium line addresses the higher-volume end of the clinical spectrum: the 5.4-quart mailbox style is purpose-built for wall-mount placement at procedure tables; the 8-gallon and 12-gallon waste-can styles handle the volume of operating rooms, procedure suites, and dialysis centers; the PG-II certification and Seal and Ship capability support regulated waste transport compliance in facilities subject to OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and DOT regulated medical waste transport regulations; and the 16-point audible locking system provides a clinical staff verification step not present on the Kendall design. For a home diabetic patient disposing of lancets and insulin pen needles, the Kendall 2-gallon is the appropriate choice. For a surgery center stocking procedure rooms or a busy phlebotomy lab, the McKesson Prevent Premium line's performance specifications and size range are the better fit. Call us at 1-866-218-0902 to discuss which container line and configurations best match your facility's volume, regulatory requirements, and waste hauler specifications.

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