Prepare Sharps for disposal

The Needle-Eater™ Sharps System machine-grinds, pulverizes, and disinfects needles and other sharps for disposal into regular office trash. In seconds, it renders all sharps nonrecognizable and nonhazardous. The processing system can be placed on a countertop, requires no installation, and converts hundreds of sharps into a neatly packaged, puncture-proof container.

Aug 1st, 1999

The Needle-Eater™ Sharps System machine-grinds, pulverizes, and disinfects needles and other sharps for disposal into regular office trash. In seconds, it renders all sharps nonrecognizable and nonhazardous. The processing system can be placed on a countertop, requires no installation, and converts hundreds of sharps into a neatly packaged, puncture-proof container.

For additional information about Needle-Eater™, call (201) 784-8168.

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