FLUID TIGHT MEDICAL APPARATUS DISPOSAL RECEPTACLE

摘要

A medical apparatus disposal container includes an open topped container (12) adapted to be closed by a lid (14) having a top wall (48) with an opening through which medical apparatus may be disposed into the container. A cap (60) is provided for closing the opening when the container is filled. A continuous seal is effected between the lid and container by a pair of generally parallel spaced apart interior and exterior flanges (74, 82) defining an open bottom channel around the periphery of the lid. The channel is of a size and shape to receive the upper portion of the container sidewall in fluid tight sealed relation therein with the interior flange extending downwardly into the container. Coacting fasteners on the lid (76) and container sidewall (34) secure the lid in sealed relation onto the container. The lid may be fitted with a sealing gasket (200) or flexible flange (300) in the open bottom channel to effect further sealing of the lid.