Receptacle, cytotoxic waste

Primary use
Infection prevention and control (IPC) / Protection
Type of medical device or related product
Waste management products
General vs. specific use (health condition)
General
Intended population sex
All
Level of technical knowledge
Specialized clinical
Capital
No
Reusable
Yes
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Cancer management (2017)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Second-level and third-level hospital services and specialized outpatient services
Healthcare unit
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
A090199
ORGAN COLLECTION CONTAINERS - OTHER
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GMDN related code(s)
36021
Cytotoxic waste container (A container made of metal, hard plastic and/or cardboard designed for the safe deposit, collection and storage of cytotoxic materials (e.g., chemotherapy/antineoplastic drugs). It is typically used with a liner or a sealed leak proof bag, and has a lid for that allows temporary and final closure options; the lid typically includes a seal to prevent leakage. It is identified with a cytotoxic biohazard symbol on its labelling and sent to an appropriate waste treatment plant for disposal when filled to the recommended level.)
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Decommissioning
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