Needle Counter Resources
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Safety – and sustainability – start with you.
The safe use, handling, and disposal of sharps is critical for both patients and healthcare professionals. And safe for you can also be safe for the environment.
NewGen Surgical Needle Counters are designed with plant-based materials and meet the industry requirements and clinical performance for counting and disposing of sharps, while also providing a solution to green your O.R.
Sustainable Design
- Needle counter box is sourced from plant-based material:
- 95% plastic reduction by weight
- Reduces Scope 3 GHG emissions by over 50%
- Biodegradable; rate dependent on disposal conditions - Prop 65 compliant; free of intentionally added BPA or BPA derived plastics, mercury, phthalates, and PVC
- 100% of the packaging for the single sterile needle counters can be recycled if the hospital and their respective waste hauler provides this service
When compared to a similar leading product made with plastic. Sustainability statements are validated by third-party resources.
Clinical Performance
- Easy-to-read numbers for securing of needles
- Secure latch with audible closure feedback
- Full-surface magnet provides space for larger needles and blades
- ASTM F2132 compliant for puncture resistance
- Supports OSHA recommendations for safe sharps handling
- Red color signifying biohazard
- Latex free
Configurations
- Selection of foam, magnet, and adhesive combinations
- Full-surface magnet provides space for larger needles and blades
- Foam / magnet configuration offers a snug foam-to-wall fit to prevent needle loss in the gap
Visit Needle Counters for clinical performance, sustainable design, and ordering information.