Cardinal Health SharpSafety™ Large Volume Sharps Container, 8 Gallon, Red Base, White Gasketed Hinged Lid, Horizontal Entry
The Cardinal Health SharpSafety™ 8-Gallon Sharps Container, MPN 8997, features a red plastic base and white gasketed hinged lid with horizontal entry for collecting used medical sharps. Its nestable large-volume design supports space-efficient storage before use, temporary lid closure and secure final locking for disposal. Available individually or in cases of 10.
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Cardinal Health SharpSafety™ Large Volume Sharps Container, 8 Gallon, Red Base, White Gasketed Hinged Lid – Select Packaging
The Cardinal Health SharpSafety™ Large Volume Sharps Container is designed to provide convenient collection and containment of used medical sharps in healthcare environments that require an 8-gallon disposal capacity.
The durable red plastic container features a white gasketed hinged lid with horizontal entry, allowing compatible used sharps to be deposited while limiting access to the contents.
The hinged lid can provide temporary closure when the container is not in use, and the locking mechanism supports secure final closure before disposal.
The gasketed lid helps provide leak-resistant containment, while the nestable container design offers space-saving storage before use.
Suitable for hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical facilities, laboratories and other healthcare locations managing used needles, blades and compatible contaminated sharps.
Available Packaging
EA/1: One 8-gallon sharps container with compatible lid.
CS/10EA: One case containing 10 sharps containers.
Important: This MPN is not PG-II rated. Follow applicable regulations when disposing of or transporting filled sharps containers.
Key Features
| Sharps Containment | Container Design | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 8-gallon capacity | Red plastic base | EA/1 |
| Gasketed hinged lid | White lid | CS/10EA |
| Horizontal entry | Freestanding | 10 EA/CS |
| Temporary and final closure | Nestable before use | Non-sterile |
| Designed for large-volume sharps | Locking lid | Single-use |
Specifications
| Attribute | Details | Attribute | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cardinal Health | Brand | SharpSafety™ / Monoject™ |
| MPN | 8997 | McKesson Item | 195428 |
| Product Type | Sharps Disposal Container | Capacity | 8 Gallons |
| Container Height | 17.75 in | Container Width | 15.50 in |
| Container Depth | 11.00 in | Entry Style | Horizontal |
| Lid Opening | Approx. 5.25 × 5.75 in | Closure | Gasketed Hinged Lid |
| Lid Color | White | Base Color | Red |
| Material | Plastic | Absorbent Pad | Not Included |
| Placement | Freestanding | Nestable | Yes |
| Locking Lid | Yes | Temporary Closure | Yes |
| PG-II Rated | No | Sterile | No |
| Reusable | No | Prescription Required | No |
| EA Packaging | 1 Container | CS Packaging | 10 Containers |
| FDA Device Class | Class II | FDA Product Code | MMK |
| FDA Regulation | 21 CFR 880.5570 | GMDN | 35429 |
| FDA Primary DI | 30884521022274 | FDA CS Package DI | 20884521022277 |
| Device Status | In Commercial Distribution | FDA DI Distribution End Date | December 31, 2026 |
| Lot in UDI | Yes | Expiration in UDI | No |
| UNSPSC | 42192802 | HCPCS | Not Verified |
| BAA Compliant | No, Distributor-Reported | TAA Compliant | No, Distributor-Reported |
| Country of Origin | Not Verified | California Prop 65 | Warning Published by Distributor |
| Shipping Weight – EA | Estimated 5 lb | Shipping Weight – CS | Estimated 40 lb |
| Shipping Carton Dimensions | Not Manufacturer-Verified | Package Status | Verify Before Shipment |
Manufacturer Product Configuration
Cardinal Health 8997
8-gallon red sharps container.
White gasketed hinged lid.
Horizontal entry.
Container dimensions: approximately 17.75 H × 15.5 W × 11 D inches.
Lid opening: approximately 5.25 × 5.75 inches.
Nestable construction.
Final locking closure.
10 containers per case.
Not PG-II rated.
FDA Device Identifiers
| Identifier Level | DI | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Device | 30884521022274 | 1 Container |
| Case Package | 20884521022277 | 10 Containers |
| Unit-of-Use DI | Not Listed | — |
FDA Regulatory Information
FDA Device Class: Class II.
FDA Product Code: MMK — Container, Sharps.
Regulation: 21 CFR 880.5570.
GMDN: 35429 — Sharps Container.
Sterility: Non-Sterile.
Single Use: Yes.
Prescription Status: OTC / No Prescription Required.
Premarket Submission for Exact MPN: Not Available / Not Released in the reviewed GUDID record.
Commercial Distribution: Active in the reviewed record, with a listed device identifier distribution end date of December 31, 2026.
Product Distinction
The standard MPN 8997 has a gasketed hinged lid but is not PG-II rated.
The separate 8997PG2 model is designated as PG-II rated.
Do not treat the models as interchangeable for applications involving transportation compliance.
Variant Options
One Parent Product – Select Packaging
Parent Product Title
Cardinal Health SharpSafety™ Sharps Container, 8 Gallon, Gasketed Hinged Lid – Select Packaging
Recommended Attribute: Packaging
| Variant Field | Each | Case |
|---|---|---|
| Option Label | EA/1 | CS/10EA |
| Manufacturer MPN | 8997 | 8997 |
| Selling UOM | EA | CS |
| Quantity | 1 | 10 |
| Acquisition Cost | $16.898 Allocated | $168.98 |
| Web Price | $29.95 | $249.95 |
| Suggested MSRP | $36.95 | $299.95 |
| Public RFP Price | $22.95 | $214.95 |
| Private RFP Price | $24.95 | $229.95 |
| FDA Primary DI | 30884521022274 | 30884521022274 |
| FDA Case Package DI | Not Applicable | 20884521022277 |
| Estimated Shipping Weight | 5 lb | 40 lb |
| Estimated Carton Dimensions | 20 × 18 × 14 in | 23 × 19 × 35 in |
Warnings
| Safety Consideration | Precaution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Single Use | Do not reuse filled containers | FDA Labeling |
| Used Sharps | Dispose of sharps immediately after use | Safety Practice |
| Fill Limit | Do not overfill beyond marked fill line | Required |
| Final Closure | Engage permanent closure before disposal | Required |
| Lid Access | Do not force hands into the opening | Required |
| Container Integrity | Do not use damaged containers or lids | Required |
| PG-II Rating | MPN 8997 is not PG-II rated | Product Specification |
| Waste Transport | Follow applicable DOT and regulated medical waste requirements | Required |
| Leakage | Inspect gasket and lid fit | Before Use |
| Biohazard Exposure | Follow institutional infection-control procedures | Required |
| California Prop 65 | Cancer and Reproductive Harm Warning | Distributor Labeling |
