AS/NZS 4261:1994 Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications
- Abbreviation
- AS/NZS 4261:1994
- Amendment
- A1 - incorporated, published 04/12/1997.
- Valid from
- 4/12/1994
- Information provider
- Standards New Zealand,
- Author
- Standards New Zealand, Standards Australia
- Information type
- New Zealand Standard,
- Format
- PDF, HARD COPY,
Description
This Standard sets out requirements for reusable containers intended for the safe collection and transport of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications. The containers are intended to be emptied and rendered safe for reuse.
Appendices include methods for determining handle integrity, impact resistance, integrity of the closure device and leakage, and resistance to penetration.
Scope
The Standard is not applicable to containers manufactured for non-reusable purposes and which are disposed of with their contents, i.e. used sharp items (see AS 4031). This Standard is also not applicable to the collection of radioactive and cytotoxic wastes, including sharp items, in reusable containers.
This resource is cited by:
AS/NZS 4261:1994 Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications
This document is CITED BY:
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NZS 4304:2002
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