A SHARPS CONTAINER, A PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING THE SHARPS CONTAINER, AND A METHOD OF STORING SHARPS IN A CONTAINER

摘要

A sharps container, a process of manufacturing thereof, and a method of storing needles are disclosed. The sharps container utilizes a blocking member which does no t interfere with a needle being inserted into the sharps container, and a latch mechanis m which does not require a protruding tab. The latch mechanism requires at least a dual action to open the sharps container; and limits the movement required for opening the sharp s container.