A pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly (10) for disposing of raw pharmaceutical waste includes a receiver body (19) and a first reaction agent (287). The receiver body (19) is configured to receive the pharmaceutical waste. The receiver body (19) includes a body interior wall (921A) that defines a body interior (921B). The first reaction agent (287) is positioned within the body interior (921B) so that the first reaction agent (287) contacts the body interior wall (921A) prior to receiving the pharmaceutical waste. The first reaction agent (287) chemically reacts with the pharmaceutical waste so that the pharmaceutical waste is rendered unrecoverable. The first reaction agent (287) can include at least one of a denaturant and a deterrent. Additionally, the first reaction agent (287) can include activated charcoal.

A pharmaceutical waste disposal assembly (10) for disposing of raw pharmaceutical waste includes a receiver body (19) and a first reaction agent (287). The receiver body (19) is configured to receive the pharmaceutical waste. The receiver body (19) includes a body interior wall (921A) that defines a body interior (921B). The first reaction agent (287) is positioned within the body interior (921B) so that the first reaction agent (287) contacts the body interior wall (921A) prior to receiving the pharmaceutical waste. The first reaction agent (287) chemically reacts with the pharmaceutical waste so that the pharmaceutical waste is rendered unrecoverable. The first reaction agent (287) can include at least one of a denaturant and a deterrent. Additionally, the first reaction agent (287) can include activated charcoal.

A package includes a storage chamber in which a medical device is stored, a sealing member that covers and seals the storage chamber, an inlet port and an outlet port in fluid communication with the storage chamber, and an antibiotic solution introduced into the storage chamber through the inlet port and which envelopes the medical device.

A waste disposal system with a waste receiver for receiving pharmaceutical waste material. A locking assembly is secured to a fixed surface and actuated from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration. A lock cylinder of the locking assembly may extend forward of a front wall of a receiver body of the waste receiver to engage a locking feature of the cover in the locked configuration. A cover retention feature may prevent axial decoupling of the cover from the receiver body. The receiver body may be formed from two shells. A reaction agent is positioned within the container volume and spaced apart from a bottom wall of the receiver body. The reaction agent may be positioned within the container volume between the lock passageway and/or a solid receiver volume, and opposing sidewalls of the receiver body. A support may maintain the position of the reaction agent within the container volume.

A waste disposal system with a waste receiver for receiving pharmaceutical waste material. A locking assembly is secured to a fixed surface and actuated from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration. A lock cylinder of the locking assembly may extend forward of a front wall of a receiver body of the waste receiver to engage a locking feature of the cover in the locked configuration. A cover retention feature may prevent axial decoupling of the cover from the receiver body. The receiver body may be formed from two shells. A reaction agent is positioned within the container volume and spaced apart from a bottom wall of the receiver body. The reaction agent may be positioned within the container volume between the lock passageway and/or a solid receiver volume, and opposing sidewalls of the receiver body. A support may maintain the position of the reaction agent within the container volume.

A rack and U-shaped stringers for use in stringing of ring-handled medical instruments in preparation for at least one of an assembly operation, an assembly count operation, a storage procedure, a decontamination operation, a sterilization process, and/or a disinfection operation, involving such instruments.

A rack and U-shaped stringers for use in stringing of ring-handled medical instruments in preparation for at least one of an assembly operation, an assembly count operation, a storage procedure, a decontamination operation, a sterilization process, and/or a disinfection operation, involving such instruments.

A box including: a receptacle; a plate fastened on the receptacle and including an aperture for the introduction of wastes; a cartridge containing a waste disinfection fluid, the cartridge being mounted in the receptacle and including a casing and an actuator movable relative to the casing between an inactive position and an active position in which fluid can be expelled through an expulsion hole; a cover which is mounted on the plate and which includes means for activating the actuator of the cartridge. When the cover is in an open position, the actuator is in an inactive position, and the switch of the cover into the closed position causes the switch of the actuator into the active position by the action of the activation means.

A box including: a receptacle; a plate fastened on the receptacle and including an aperture for the introduction of wastes; a cartridge containing a waste disinfection fluid, the cartridge being mounted in the receptacle and including a casing and an actuator movable relative to the casing between an inactive position and an active position in which fluid can be expelled through an expulsion hole; a cover which is mounted on the plate and which includes means for activating the actuator of the cartridge. When the cover is in an open position, the actuator is in an inactive position, and the switch of the cover into the closed position causes the switch of the actuator into the active position by the action of the activation means.

A portable device and method of supplying power to the portable device may provide a sterile environment that may protect the health and safety of patients on whom the device is employed. The portable device may be charged inside of the sterile environment. The portable device may be charged using at least one chargeable battery that may be arranged internal and/or external to a portion of the portable device, or internal and/or external to the portable device. A power supply may be connected to the at least one chargeable battery and power the portable device for use. The portable device may be charged up to 100% and/or or fully charged prior to opening the sterile environment.