AS/NZS 4261:1994
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Reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications
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Sets out requirements for reusable containers intended for the safe collection and transport of sharp items used in human and animal applications. Appendices include methods for determining handle integrity, impact resistance, integrity of the closure device and leakage, and resistance to penetration.
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HE-009
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Standard
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| ISBN |
0 7262 9351 2
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| Pages |
10
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| PublisherName |
Standards Australia
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| Status |
Superseded
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This Standard sets out requirements for reusable containers intended for the safe collection and transport of sharp items used in human and animal medical applications. The containers are intended to be emptied and rendered safe for reuse.The Standard is not applicable to containers manufactured for non-reusable purposes and which are disposed of with their contents, i.e. used sharp items (see AS 4031).This Standard is also not applicable to the collection of radioactive and cytotoxic wastes,including sharp items, in reusable containers.
First published as Joint Standard AS/NZS 4261:1994.
Incorporating: Amdt 1-1997.
| AS/NZS 1301.426S:1994 | Methods of test for pulp and paper Determination of thickness and apparent bulk density or apparent sheet density |
| AS 1319-1994 | Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018) |
| AS 1946-2002 | Sterile hypodermic needles for single use |
| AS 1946-1984 | Hypodermic equipment - Single-use needles (sterile) for general medical use |
| AS 4031-1992 | Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas |
| AS 1301.426S-1988 | Methods of test for pulp and paper (metric units) Thickness of single sheets of paper, paperboard and corrugated fibreboard |
| AS/NZS 4187:2003 | Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities |
| AS/NZS 3825:1998 | Procedures and devices for the removal and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles |
| AS 3825:2020 | Procedures and devices for the removal, containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles |
| AS 4722-2009 | Passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors |
| HB 260-2003 | Hospital acquired infections - Engineering down the risk |
| AS 4187-1998 | Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of associated environments in health care facilities |
| AS/NZS 3816:1998 | Management of clinical and related wastes |
| AS/NZS 4478:1997 | Guide to the reprocessing of reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal clinical/medical applications |
| AS/NZS 4815:2006 | Office-based health care facilities - Reprocessing of reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of the associated environment |
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