SHARPS CONTAINER

摘要

A sharps container (12) for only one medical pen needle (20) may be configured with an elongated, hollow shield having an axially extending recess (12f) at a first end (12e) thereof. The recess (12f) may be sized to receive the outer diameter of a pen needle hub (21). A cover member (12h), which may be sized for closing off the first end (12e) of the shield, may be connected to the shield by means (13) facilitating movement of the cover member (12h) between (i) a first position adjacent to a side of the shield and (ii) a second position abutting the first end (12e) of the shield. Locking means (12k, 15) may be used for locking the cover member (12h) in the second position. The container (12) may have dual utilizations, first as a container for only one used medical pen needle (20) and alternatively as a container for only one unused medical pen needle (20).