Process for sterile disposal of syringes
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1. A process for preparing syringes having at least a plastic portion and a needle for sterile disposal comprising:
- providing a heat conductive container adapted to contain at least one syringe to be prepared for sterile disposal therein;
placing at least one syringe into the heat conductive container; and
applying heat to the heat conductive container in an amount sufficient to melt the at least one syringe so that the plastic of the plastic portion can encapsulate the needle of the syringe to form a molten mass and render the molten mass sterile.
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Abstract
An apparatus and process for sterile disposal of used syringes is provided. The apparatus includes a heat conductive container for maintaining used syringes and a means for applying heat to the heat conductive container in an amount sufficient to melt the plastic of the syringes. The melted plastic can encapsulate the non-plastic portions of the syringe and form a molten mass. The molten mass is rendered sterile by the heat. The process for sterile disposal of used syringes in this manner is also provided.
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10 Claims
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1. A process for preparing syringes having at least a plastic portion and a needle for sterile disposal comprising:
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providing a heat conductive container adapted to contain at least one syringe to be prepared for sterile disposal therein; placing at least one syringe into the heat conductive container; and applying heat to the heat conductive container in an amount sufficient to melt the at least one syringe so that the plastic of the plastic portion can encapsulate the needle of the syringe to form a molten mass and render the molten mass sterile. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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