The Unique Features of Kojak Safety Box by HMD

Sharps is a medical term used for devices with sharp edges that can puncture or lacerate skin. Sharps include not just needles, but syringes, lancets or surgical knives, Infusion sets, connection needles & sets, and auto injectors such as insulin pens. Although widely used, accidental injuries from these devices are the most common cause of transmission of blood-borne pathogens between patients and health care providers. These therefore, pose a significant risk to healthcare personnel, sewage workers, housekeepers, and anyone else handling these.

Disposal of Sharps

Used needles and other sharps are hazardous if not disposed of safely as these can injure people and cause serious infections. The most common infections are:

• Hepatitis B (HBV)
• Hepatitis C (HCV)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Studies suggest that the risk of a recipient with no or partial immunity (either not fully vaccinated or a non-responder) to Hepatitis B infection is about 30%. For Hepatitis C, the risk is 3% and for HIV, it is 0.3%. Given these risks, it is critical to safely dispose of sharps instead of simply throwing them in household bins.

According to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, used needles and other sharps should be immediately placed in a sharps disposal box or container. A sharps disposal container is a specially designed box made of puncture-resistant plastic with water and leak-resistant sides and bottom, and a tight-fitting lid resistant to piercing or puncture.

Kojak Safety Box by HMD

A pioneering name in the field of healthcare and medical devices across the globe, Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd. (HMD) offers a range of medical equipment known for their high quality, precision, affordability, and ability to ensure patient and health worker safety. One of product is the Kojak Safety Box which has been designed for safe disposal of medical sharps such as needles and lancets. The features of this uniquely-designed safety box are as follows:

1. It is tamper-proof, temperature-resistant, leak-resistant, and puncture-resistant.
2. It is easy to assemble, not requiring prior training.
3. Multi-lingual instructions and illustrations on the box are meant to cater to health workers cutting across social and linguistic boundaries.
4. Handle on the top for easier handling and avoidance of spillage during transportation.
5. Suitable for both syringes with and without needles.
6. Made of high-quality white duplex Kraft Board with superior density and thickness.
7. Available in options of 5 and 10-litre capacities.
8. Comes with country-specific medical waste disposal guidelines.
9. Made in adherence with WHO safety standards.

Although a sharps disposal container like the Kojak Safety Box alleviates the risk of injury and infection posed by used sharps, there are certain guidelines that must be followed with regard to it. The safety box should remain stable and upright during use and should not be overfilled. There should be no attempt to take out medical sharps once placed in the box. Nor should there be an attempt to decant the contents of the box.

The Kojak Safety Box by HMD is easily available online, through pharmacies, healthcare providers, and medical equipment suppliers & dealers.