CSA Z316.6:20 Sharps injury protection — Requirements and test methods — Sharps containers.
4.2.3 Strength of handles
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When tested in accordance with Clause 6.2, the handle/carrying feature shall not break or detach during testing. The position of the handle(s), finger recesses, protrusions or flanges shall be ergonomically designed and not interfere with the normal use of the container.
4.2.4.1 General
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Sharps containers shall be provided with closure features that are integrally attached.
4.2.4.2 Requirements and recommendations for the aperture
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Sharps container apertures shall be designed such that the sharps are fully deposited in a one-hand, one-step process.
4.3 Closure device
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Closure device of reusable sharps containers
4.4 Monitoring of reuses
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Monitoring of reuses of reusable sharps containers
4.5 Cleaning and decontamination
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Cleaning and decontamination of reusable sharps containers
4.5.1 Cleaning and decontamination process
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a) designed to render the containers clean, i.e., aesthetic and visually free of soil, debris, and organic
matter, and decontaminated of microbial pathogens, pharmaceuticals, and cytotoxic drugs to a
level that renders them safe for handling and reuse;
5 Lifespan simulation prior to testing
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Lifespan simulation prior to testing of reusable sharps containers
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