A DEVICE FOR DESTRUCTION OF CANNULAE, NEEDLES AND THE LIKE

摘要

A cannula eliminator for the destruction of cannulas, syringe needles and the like comprises a combustion part (2) with a feed-in aperture (7) for cannulas or syringe needles. Below the aperture (7) there is placed an upper electrode (19) and a lower electrode (14) which is rotatable about a horizontal axis. The electrodes are connected to a power part (1) which constitutes an energy source with sufficient output to melt the syringe needles/cannulas. The combustion part (2) is connected with a container for collecting destroyed syringe needles via an inclined transport surface. The combustion part's upper electrode is composed of spring-loaded horizontal rod elements (19). The rotating, lower electrode (14) is provided with a circumferential surface for the removal of melted particles. The combustion part's transport surface ends in a discharge opening (9), preferably with a flange. A waste container (4) can be connected to the discharge opening (9) with an opening designed for sealing cooperation. The waste container's opening can be sealed, thus permitting the syringe needles to be removed in a sealed container.