Sharps Bin

This is a sharps bin that was conceived to aid in developing nations around the world. Bloodborne pathogens are often spread through shared and "recycled" needles. This design would help to reduce the spread of disease by providing an inexpensive, reproducible receptacle for medical facilities to dispose of used needles.

The design utilizes a two piece construction - the main component being the bin, the second being an insert to help prevent the extraction of used needles from the bin. The